Counter Fraud Assistant Manager

Alternatively, Grant Thornton

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Job Description:

BRS Counter Fraud Assistant Manager - London

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help public sector bodies and businesses to do what is right and achieve their goals.

Our counter fraud service is part of the Business Risk Services team and provides counter fraud services to the NHS, the private healthcare market, medical research organisations, local authorities, charities, publishing, and the private sectors of which some include FTSE100/250 organisations. You will provide tailored, flexible, and cost-effective solutions, using mandated and industry best practice methodology, value add insights and subject matter experts.

A look into the role

As a Business Risk Services Assistant Manager within our Counter Fraud team, you will:

Proactive Counter Fraud Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of proactive client relationships, building and maintaining strong working relationships with counter fraud champions, Audit Committees, and senior client stakeholders including Directors, Associate Directors and heads of service including those responsible for risk.
• Lead fraud risk assessments, policy reviews, and local proactive exercises, ensuring terms of reference are agreed with the client before work commences, and that evidence is gathered, tested, and documented to a standard that could withstand scrutiny.
• Develop counter fraud proactive plans in accordance with mandated requirements that are set by regulatory bodies such as the National Health Service Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA).
• Scheduling of client proactive work over a 12-month delivery cycle.
• Agree resourcing budgets for proactive assignments with Lead Counter Fraud Specialists.
• Design and deliver fraud awareness training to client staff at all levels and keep abreast of emerging fraud risks and changes in legislation, such as the Fraud Act 2006, the Bribery Act 2010 and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
• Prepare Audit Committee progress reports for the Lead Counter Fraud Specialists.
• In the absence of the Lead Counter Fraud Specialist, attend Audit Committee meetings.
• Maintain an active data base of all the evidence that supports an NHS body’s annual counter fraud functional services return (the CFFSR).
• Work with BRS colleagues on joint counter fraud/internal audit projects.
• Develop proactive training programmes for counter fraud trainees.

Financial/Admin

• Monitor financial budgets and costs with Work Order Managers on a regular basis.
• Support Work Order Managers to raise and monitor invoices and cash collection.
• Ensure that all proactive reports are included on the department’s DTx management system.

 Reactive (Investigative) Counter Fraud Responsibilities

• Liaise with Lead Counter Fraud Specialists regarding investigations especially with regards to proactive work scheduling and reporting.
• Review files and working papers prepared by junior team members, providing coaching and quality assurance to ensure findings are robust and well evidenced.
• Take ownership of allocated fraud investigations and counter fraud assignments when delegated responsibility by the Lead Counter Fraud Specialists.
• Ensure that case progression is recorded in a timely fashion using appropriate counter fraud data management reporting systems.

New Work

• Work with Directors/Partners to support client proposals and pitches for new counter fraud opportunities.
• Take part in counter fraud marketing events.

Knowing you are right for us

Joining us as a Counter Fraud Assistant Manager, you will need 2-3 years post qualification experience having worked through at least one proactive annual delivery cycle in the NHS and/or the wider public sector and possess a recognised counter fraud qualification (such as ACFS or CFE) or an accounting/audit  professional qualification (including ACA, ACCA, CA or IIA). It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but do not worry if you do not tick every box, we will help you develop along the way.

• Experience of undertaking fraud risk assessments and reviewing counter fraud, anti-bribery and whistleblowing policies against best practice and legislative requirements.
• Experience preparing and delivering fraud awareness training and presentations to clients, including Audit Committees and senior stakeholders.
• Experience of having delivered counter fraud proactive services over a 12-month delivery cycle.
• Experience in drafting progress reports, annual reports, and statutory annual returns.
• Experience of using CLUE, DTx or other similar case management systems.
• Flexibility to travel to client premises when required, and confidence building active internal networks that cross geographical and client service boundaries.
• Experience of conducting fraud investigations, including interviewing witnesses and subjects, and preparing evidence to a standard suitable for disciplinary or criminal proceedings.

Knowing we are right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you will interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That is why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. 

Beyond the job 

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you are with outside of work matter, which is why we are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we will always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you will be giving back to society. It is that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We are looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas, and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people, and themselves. It is how it should be.

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