Head of Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud & Risk

The Company is seeking a Head of Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud & Risk to lead its internal audit, counter-fraud, and corporate risk functions. The role provides independent assurance to senior leaders and committee members, strengthens governance and accountability, and helps protect public resources. Responsibilities include leading risk-based audits, preventing and investigating fraud and corruption, overseeing corporate risk management, and advising the audit committee. The successful candidate will use audit findings to improve controls, support sound decision-making, and drive organizational learning. Candidates should hold a recognized CCAB, CIMA, or IIA qualification and have significant experience leading audit, risk, or counter-fraud functions. Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, and assurance frameworks is required, along with experience advising senior executives and elected representatives. The role calls for the ability to provide constructive challenge, influence organizational improvement, and lead high-performing professional teams. Excellent communication, judgment, and stakeholder-management skills are essential.