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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in Southeast London, are looking for an experienced Audit & Anti-Fraud Manager to join their team and play a crucial role within their audit and anti-fraud operations.         

Position: Audit & Anti-Fraud Manager
Rate: £44 per hour (Umbrella, Outside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (July 2026) Possible Extension  

Job Purpose: 

• Purpose of job Ensuring effective audit coverage of the Council (Section 151): To manage the continuous internal audit of Council operations, including corporate financial systems, council wide contracts, computer audits, schools, housing benefits and autonomous bodies and also ensuring probity, compliance and value for money in the operation and delivery of Council services and Council funded services.

Job Duties: 

• To ensure audits and investigations are undertaken to properly discharge the Director of Finance’s statutory Section 151 responsibility and are in compliance with corporate policy, established procedures, professional guidelines, Accounts and Audit regulations and other legislative requirements placed upon the Council.
• To manage and critically review investigations undertaken primarily into Housing Benefit fraud but also into all other irregularities perpetrated against the Council corporately and to carry out more complex, contentious and sensitive investigations.
• To organise, control and review the efficient and effective operation of the Audit and Anti Fraud team and to maximise opportunities to co-ordinate and integrate the activities of the team. Deputising for the Head of Audit and Anti Fraud as and when required.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Experience within a Audit & Anti-Fraud Manager role or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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