We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor with extensive National Fraud Initiative (NFI) expertise to lead on the Council's NFI Data Matching exercise. This is a focused assignment for a specialist capable of independently managing NFI workload from end to end.

* Contract: 3 months

* Hours: 15 hours per week

* Rate: £23.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Key Responsibilities

* Take sole responsibility for the NFI Data Matching process, including data entry, prioritising match investigations, and conducting detailed investigative work.

* Deliver clear, outcome-focused results in line with NFI requirements.

* Provide independent, objective assurance on the Council's control environment.

* Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls to support the economic, efficient, and effective use of resources.

* Support the Council in improving operations, enhancing risk management, strengthening control and governance processes, and promoting continuous improvement.

* Conduct a portfolio of high- and medium-risk audits, providing assurance to Chief Officers, Senior Managers, and contributing to reports for the Governance and Audit Committee and Senior Leadership Team.

* Review the effectiveness of controls, safeguarding of assets, and reliability of financial and management information.

* Apply professional judgement, initiative, and audit expertise in all work undertaken, including investigative tasks.

* Provide supervision and mentoring to internal auditors where required.

* Ensure all work complies with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS).

About You

* Extensive hands-on experience with NFI match investigation, data matching, and reporting.

* A strong understanding of internal audit methodologies and standards.

* Excellent analytical, investigatory, and reporting skills.

* The ability to work independently and deliver high-quality assurance within a short-term assignment.

If you have the specialist NFI experience we're looking for and are available for a part-time contract, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today