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4371975-526415 Grafton House 15-17 Russell Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2DE .uk 00 Grafton House 15-17 Russell Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2DE .uk our refyour refplease ask fordirect dial 01473 433402emailDear ApplicantThank you for your interest in the above post. Please find enclosed in this application pack the following documents:Job DescriptionPerson SpecificationStructure ChartService OverviewApplication Form:The application form plays a key part in our selection process. We use the information you provide to shortlist for interview. You are urged to ensure that all the information contained in your application is relevant and that you demonstrate how you meet the criteria on the person specification. Please use the person specification for guidance when filling in the application form.References: If successful at interview, Ipswich Borough Council will seek to obtain two employment references. Wherever possible the name of your first referee must be from current employment/education and the second from either current or former employment/education. If you cannot provide an “employment” reference please contact the HR Team at Ipswich Borough Council for further assistance.If you have any recruitment queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01473 433402. Please leave your name, number and brief details of your question and a member of the recruitment team will call you back.Ipswich Borough CouncilJob Description: N27Senior Corporate Fraud & Financial Investigation OfficerMain Purpose Of JobTo lead and carry out complex financial investigations presenting expert evidence in Court on Proceeds of Crime Act cases as well as the prevention, detection and investigation of suspected fraudulent activity and other irregularities across IBC service areas or other partnership authorities..To deputise for the Audit Manager (for fraud related activities) in their absence.Main DutiesTo conduct comprehensive investigations into suspected and potential fraud cases in accordance with stated best practice and all applicable criminal justice and investigation legislation. To lead on all matters relevant to financial investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), money laundering and related legislation, maintaining and extending a comprehensive knowledge and continuing professional competency in order to hold the statutory qualifications of an Accredited Financial Investigator (AFI) for the purposes of POCA as assessed by the National Crime Agency (NCA).Prepare and present applications at court for production orders, restraint, confiscation and forfeitures under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and associated legislation.To promote and encourage the use of Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 in order to maximise the potential for the authority to take redress where appropriate.To be a registered user on the Joint Assets Recovery Database (JARD) and to update details of new and ongoing financial investigations in a timely manner.To ensure that the Council and client external agencies receive payments under the Home Office Asset Recovery Incentivisation Scheme.To establish and maintain efficient and effective liaison arrangements with IBC service areas and other partnership organisations. This will include representation of the Corporate Fraud Team at professional group meetings.To maintain accurate and complete records to detail all investigation work received/identified/dealt with and to provide analytical data for performance measurement and development of future strategy in respect of feeding into Corporate Anti-Fraud Business plans, that set out the programmes of work, aims and objectives for the coming year. This will include reporting of progress to relevant parties. E.g. to provide Suspicious Activity Reports to the National Crime Agency and Audit on Money Laundering and to provide intelligence reports to appropriate partners.Assisting in the formulation and introduction of new counter fraud systems, measure and exercise – on occasions acting as the lead officer.To develop and undertake pro-active initiatives for the detection and investigation of fraudulent activity, theft, corruption and other irregularities work in all areas of work listed in the main job purpose of job, for all partnership authorities.To establish and maintain effective and efficient arrangements for exchanging information and collaborating with other local investigative agencies, leading to Multi Agency Investigations and collaboration, in the role of lead officer. To supervise and advise the Corporate Fraud Investigation Officers across the Partnership as required.To act as an Authorised Officer in accordance with Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act and Council Tax Reduction Scheme Detection of Fraud & Enforcement (England) Regulations 2013 etc. To provide training, instructions and advice on corporate fraud matters for all areas of work listed in the main purpose of job, for all partnership authorities.Such variations as may be required from time to time without changing the general character of the duties shown above or the level of responsibility entailed.PERSON SPECIFICATIONJob TitleATTRIBUTESESSENTIALDESIRABLEMETHOD OF ASSESSMENTKnowledge/QualificationsAccredited Counter Fraud Specialist, or degree/NVQ level 6 in a relevant field.Accredited Financial Investigator with Part 2 and Part 8 powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).CertificatesWork related experience, skills and competenciesAt least 3 years operational experience in all aspects of fraud investigation, including undertaking financial investigations.Thorough technical knowledge of all legislation and case law governing criminal investigations, including the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).Supervisory experience including the allocation and co-ordination of fraud cases. Proven experience in collating and assessing information and presenting it in a concise and accurate manner.Thorough knowledge of the Police & Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), CPIA, RIPA (covert surveillance), Fraud Act, Bribery Act, Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act, Money Laundering legislation, Human Rights legislation.Experience in presenting applications to the Crown Court Judge for Production Orders etc.Ability to produce detailed investigation reports.Experience of joint working with colleagues from partner and Multi Agency organisations.Knowledge of employment law and investigations.Ability to provide fraud related training both internally and to external organisations.Sound knowledge and experience of Social Housing and Homelessness Legislation.Sound knowledge of Local Authority Legislation.Experienced in the use of IT systems for the management, handling and reporting of cases.Experience in undertaking covert surveillance in accordance with RIPA Legislation.Application Form, interview and presentation processPersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to deal with staff/Councillors/individuals/Members of the public in stressful/confrontational or hostile/aggressive situations.Able to deal with sensitive and contentious issues with a high level of integrity, tact and diplomacy.Ability to work under pressure and manage own workload.Application Form, interview and presentation processSpecial working conditionsAble to drive and possess a full driving license.The role involves working away from the Council’s offices and working outside of normal office hours on occasion, in line with investigative demand.Application Form, interview and presentation processIpswich Borough CouncilInternal Audit and Corporate FraudInternal Audit ServicesInternal Audit provides independent assurance and report upon the effective and efficient application of internal controls, governance arrangements, risk and value for money at IBC. All Internal Audit reports form part of the crucial evidence to enable the Chief Executive and Leader of the Council to sign the Annual Governance Statement. External Audit can also place reliance upon Internal Audit work to ensure that system controls are adequate and effective.Internal Audit outputs also enable compliance with the Council’s Constitution and Code of Corporate Governance. Internal Audit reports make recommendations to address any weaknesses identified and give direction on how to support continual improvements by providing professional advice and guidance. Within the Public Sector, Internal Audit is governed by the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS), which have been in place since 2013 (revised in 2016). The standards require periodic self-assessment and to be externally assessed every 5 years. Since 2004 Ipswich Borough Council’s (IBC) Internal Audit Service has been in partnership with Suffolk Coastal District (SCDC) and since 2009 SCDC has been in partnership with Waveney District Council (WDC) with all sharing a Head of Internal Audit and Audit Manager. These partnerships have enabled improved operational efficiency and effectiveness in the distribution of Internal Audit Services.Corporate Fraud ServicesThe Corporate Fraud Team forms a part of the Internal Audit Services Partnership with SCDC and WDC, which brings advantages for such things as cross working and learning, and sharing training knowledge. IBC has two full time Corporate Fraud Investigators directed by the Head of Internal Audit (Audit Partnership Manager) and managed on a day to day basis by the Audit Manager who are both Accredited Counter Fraud Specialists. A further three qualified Corporate Fraud Investigators are positioned with our partners and provide added resilience when required.Corporate Fraud activity continues to rise along with the demand for the specialist services by neighbouring Councils and Housing Associations given our highly trained and experienced team.Across the partnership there are three Accredited Financial Investigators accredited by the National Crime Agency. This provides a significant advantage to IBC as it enables recovery of financial losses due to criminal activity, as well as the ability to tackle broader criminal conduct. The Corporate Fraud Team is committed to:Raising awareness of the importance of tackling fraud including appropriate fraud identification trainingFocussing on prevention and deterrence as a cost-effective means of reducing fraud losses to protect public resourcesInvestigate potential fraudulent or corrupt activity and take appropriate actionRecovering losses from fraudulent activities, using legislation such as the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 2002 to recover corporate lossesWorking with other organisations to promote the Corporate Fraud Team in order to train, prevent, deter and detect fraudCorporate Fraud Hotline: 01473 433999 (Confidential)Corporate Fraud Email: fraud@.uk (Confidential)Internal Audit and Corporate Fraud Services are located at Grafton House in 2E. ................
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