Strategic Assurance & Counter Fraud Leader

Alzheimer's Society; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dementia charity is seeking an Assurance and Counter Fraud Manager to safeguard resources and trust in their governance. This role involves overseeing internal audits and counter fraud strategies, developing the Assurance team, and providing independent assurance to the board. Candidates should have senior-level internal audit experience, effective communication skills, and knowledge of counter fraud methodologies. The position offers opportunities for professional development and aims to ensure a high‑challenge, high‑support environment.

Benefits

Agile working options

Learning programmes

Strong work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience as a practicing Internal Auditor operating at a senior level within an internal audit team.
• Ability to provide strategic internal audit advice and contribute to risk‑based audit planning.
• Experience drafting professional, high‑quality reports for Boards, Committees, and Executive Management.

Responsibilities

• Leading internal audit arrangements and counter fraud strategy.
• Overseeing delivery of internal audit plan and providing independent assurance on controls.
• Developing and leading Assurance team in a high‑challenge culture.

Skills

Strategic internal audit advice

Leading audit teams

Effective communication

Counter fraud methodologies knowledge

Education

Relevant Internal Audit qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading dementia charity is seeking an Assurance and Counter Fraud Manager to safeguard resources and trust in their governance. This role involves overseeing internal audits and counter fraud strategies, developing the Assurance team, and providing independent assurance to the board. Candidates should have senior-level internal audit experience, effective communication skills, and knowledge of counter fraud methodologies. The position offers opportunities for professional development and aims to ensure a high‑challenge, high‑support environment.