Senior Audit & Counter Fraud Lead (Hybrid)

St John Ambulance; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity for emergency services is seeking an Audit & Counter Fraud Lead to oversee the Internal Audit function. This pivotal role involves ensuring independence in assurance activities and managing counter-fraud operations effectively. Candidates should possess professional qualifications and experience in Internal Audit while demonstrating leadership capability and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and a supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

33 days holiday increasing to 38 days

Health and Wellbeing portal

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading Internal Audit or Assurance within a recognised framework.
• Ability to operate autonomously to high standards with multiple stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of risk, assurance, and governance best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Internal Audit and Counter Fraud functions.
• Develop a robust counter-fraud framework and promote fraud awareness.
• Oversee relationships with co-source partners to deliver the audit plan.

Skills

Leadership capability

Excellent communication

Planning and organization

Analytical attention to detail

Understanding of risk and governance

Education

Professional qualification (e.g., CCAB, CIA, CFE, ACFS)

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

A national charity for emergency services is seeking an Audit & Counter Fraud Lead to oversee the Internal Audit function. This pivotal role involves ensuring independence in assurance activities and managing counter-fraud operations effectively. Candidates should possess professional qualifications and experience in Internal Audit while demonstrating leadership capability and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and a supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.