Description
Fraud Officer
Majority remote based with occasional Office visit
6-month contract
£140-£150 a day (Inside IR35/UMB)
Advantage Resourcing are representing the local council in the search for a Fraud officer to work on a 6-month contract basis.
The Fraud Officer will be completing the below duties and possess the following background:
Description of Duties and Responsibilities
*Identifying and investigating potential fraud and error, and gather information required to rectify claims or pursue legal intervention
*Prepare case files for legal action
*Investigating suspicions of fraud
*Development of a corporate fraud role for SCDC
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
*To investigate fraud cases as assigned by the Fraud Manager by various methods including application to National Anti-Fraud Network for credit history and other personal data of claimant; liaison with local police, Department of Work and Pensions, Housing, Border Agency, HMRC and other internal departments and external partners.
*Questioning and recording of witness information/statements; surveillance work under regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, interviews under caution of suspected offenders etc.
*To undertake "targeted" interventions and investigations of suspected fraudulent activity.
*To prepare case files reporting any suspected fraudulent claims to fraud manager
*To be a key player in developing a wider Corporate Fraud role for SCDC
*To attend Court (Magistrates and Crown Court) to give evidence when required
*To maintain accurate and full records - pocket notebook for use in evidence, case files etc.
*Maintain an excellent working knowledge of legislation and practices associated with criminal investigations
*Have excellent communication skills to liaise with internal and external partners in respect of fraud related issues including advising on processes and provide support and training.
*Ability to work with internal and external partners to promote the prevention of fraud in a corporate setting.
Education Required
*Relevant professional qualification or accreditation such as Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (PINS or equivalent).
*Relevant training or 2 years equivalent experience of preventing council tax fraud, single person discount and NNDR working within a fraud detection and investigation framework.
*GCSE Maths and English as grade C equivalent (or above).
Experience and Knowledge
*Experience of conducting interviews under caution and taking witness statements in accordance with PACE.
*Knowledge and understanding of Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, The Council Tax reduction schemes (Detection of Fraud and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2013, Local Government Finance Act 1992, Fraud Act 2016 and Data Protection Act 1998.
*Experience of using ICT, particularly MS Word and Excel, NAFN host, Anite and CIVICA.
*Awareness of Data Commissioners Guidance relating to sensitive data and Data Protection Act 1998.
Skills and Abilities
*High levels of analytical skills to identify admissible evidence from a variety of sources and prepare files for criminal investigation purposes which may result in Court action. Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
*To attend Court or similar as witness or investigating officer to assist the legal or other corporate departments as required by the nature of the post. This involves giving evidence under oath and cross-examination
*Investigative questioning skills when interviewing suspected fraudulent claimants under caution.
*Knowledge of safeguarding policies and ability to identify and escalate safeguarding issues using the appropriate channels.
Miscellaneous
*Ability to attend meetings within and outside the District as required
*Essential Car User.
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