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Head of Audit and Counter Fraud

Employer
Oldham Council
Location
Civic Centre, Level 14, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UH
Salary
£51,771 - £54,726 per annum
Closing date
27 May 2021
Reference
SM2/OL-46308

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Sector
Local council
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Oldham Council’s ambition is to deliver a co-operative future where everyone works together to create a confident and ambitious borough. The Council’s Finance Team strives to deliver a first-class finance and audit service. The Audit and Counter Fraud Team is looking to recruit a self-motivated and enthusiastic Head of Audit and Counter Fraud to oversee the strategic direction of the Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Function. You will lead and develop the delivery of the Councils internal audit arrangements, which in turn will help facilitate the provision of assurance to stakeholders around the Council’s Governance including the efficient and effective use of public funds. This role will report to the Assistant Director Corporate Governance and Strategic Financial Management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To provide the day-to-day management and leadership of the Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Function. This will involve evaluating both risks and opportunities to devise and then implement a Strategy for the function.
  • Ensure the compliance with International Auditing Standards including preparation for the independent assessment.
  • Oversee the implementation of Audit Automation software to improve the efficiency of the Internal Audit and Counter Fraud process.
  • Foster a high-performance culture within the Team.
  • Ensure that Internal Control within the Council is given the appropriate level of priority. Key tasks include oversight of Internal Control processes in support of the final accounts, the production of the Internal Audit Plan and Fundamental Financial System audit.
  • Ensure that there is regular and effective engagement of stakeholders.
  • Compliance with the Code of Practice for Internal Audit and where relevant Counter Fraud Standards.
  • Supporting the effective implementation of appropriate controls in a Transformation Programme.

Key Requirements:

  • Understanding of internal control and the overall control environment. An ability to articulate the importance of internal control with key stakeholders including supporting training for Managers.
  • Effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and an ability to work flexibly to achieve high quality service delivery in accordance with deadlines.
  • Demonstrates confidence in dealing with Members, Key Officers including senior officers and managing and presenting both complex and sensitive issues in an appropriate way.
  • An up-to-date professional knowledge of key issues and developments within the field of Internal Audit and Counter Fraud and a general knowledge of Local Government Finance.

About Us:

Oldham is committed to developing a co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough. Anyone joining the council is coming into an ambitious organisation with big plans. We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.

The Council has a clear set of Values and Behaviours, our Values outline how we do business and we share these borough wide with our residents, partners and businesses. Internally we have translated these values into five cooperative behaviours which outline the priority areas of focus for all staff at all levels.

Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for an at risk employee, it can be pulled back at any point up to the post being formally offered to an external candidate or an internal candidate that is not at risk of redundancy.

Closing date: Thursday 27 May 2021.

Shortlisting & Interview dates: TBC.

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