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The counter fraud specialist will play a crucial role in helping to deliver a wide range of proactive counter fraud activity across a number of clients. Some reactive investigation activity may also be required. Hosted by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, AuditOne is a modern NHS assurance provider based in the North-East but with clients throughout the UK.
Job Responsibility:
Play a crucial role in the delivery of counter fraud work across a range of clients
Deliver a wide ranging work plan of proactive counter fraud work
Carry out investigation tasks within agreed deadlines and assist investigation officers when necessary
Offer expert advice and guidance on all financial crime matters
Manage competing priorities in frequently challenging circumstances
Demonstrate commitment to AuditOne's vision, values and behaviours
Have a detailed knowledge of the NHS Counter Fraud Functional Standard and Requirements and the practical implementation of them
Act as a subject matter expert in the area of economic crime and offer advice and guidance to clients and colleagues
Communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including senior stakeholders
Build productive relationships with key client stakeholders
Proactively review and follow sign off process for audit committee progress reports and submit within agreed submission deadlines
Confidently present audit committee papers at committee meetings
Manage NHS CFA inspections or engagement visits in their entirety
Attend and actively engage with counter fraud meetings, forums and conferences
Identify and appropriately assess fraud risks
Independently complete a Counter Fraud Functional Standard Return (CFFSR) on behalf of client organisations
Complete the AuditOne standard annual counter fraud report template in line with NHSCFA requirements
Actively contribute to the creation of quarterly counter fraud newsletters
Deliver innovative, creative and targeted publicity to raise awareness of the counter fraud team
Write and review economic crime related policies
Review a wide range of policy, guidance and process documents to identify and implement appropriate counter fraud controls
Seek out, create and maintain effective working relationships with external partner agencies
Carry out counter fraud local proactive exercises in line with identified fraud risks
Have a good working knowledge of the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) and be able to manage the entire process independently
Build productive relationships with key internal audit colleagues
Work in accordance with set counter fraud team framework processes and within allocated or agreed deadlines
Identify appropriate areas of weakness or risk that should be shared with clients by way of formal alerts
Identify, undertake and record a programme of continuous professional development
Have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office programmes
Manage own time within the requirements of the service and service priorities
Carry out allocated administrative investigation tasks within agreed deadlines
Receive and effectively record fraud referrals by telephone, email, or in person
Requirements:
Degree level education supported by a Post Graduate Diploma qualification or equivalent demonstrative specialist experience
Experience of completing proactive reviews of systems and procedures and making system improvement recommendations
Understanding of the practical application of all relevant legislation in relation to the delivery of counter fraud work
Experience of producing reports
Strongly developed communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information
Highly developed analytical and judgement skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Excellent presentation and report writing skills
Proficient IT skills (to include as a minimum: Word Excel, PowerPoint, HR databases)
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently
Ability to gain and maintain good working relationships with staff at all levels
Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with complex situations in a sensitive and professional manner
Ability to work in a team
Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
Detail orientated and diligent, demonstrated by the quality of data gathered and produced
Valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role
Nice to have:
Accredited counter fraud specialist qualification or GCFP membership
Experience of presenting reports to committees
Experience of preparing risk based annual counter fraud work plans, including the ability to review and report on progress
Experience of creating and delivering innovative awareness material including presentations, workshops, newsletters