Financial Assurance and Compliance Strategist

11 hours ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Financial Assurance and Compliance Manager to join our dynamic finance team at the University of Oxford.

Job Description
  • Oversight of financial assurance processes to ensure robustness and integrity.
  • Development of annual risk-based work programs informed by a deep understanding of the University's activities.
  • Management of the financial self-assurance program, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Identification of financial risks, implementation of mitigation strategies, and evaluation of internal controls.
  • Collaboration with internal and external auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes.
Key Responsibilities1. Financial Assurance:
  • Lead assurance activities to ensure financial processes and controls are robust.
  • Develop annual, risk-based work programs informed by a deep understanding of the University's activities.
  • Manage the financial self-assurance program, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Identify financial risks, implement mitigation strategies, and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
  • Provide input on new processes to ensure appropriate financial controls are in place.
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes.
2. Counter Fraud Management:
  • Lead the development and implementation of the University's counter-fraud and corruption strategy in conjunction with the annual action plan.
  • Maintain high-level fraud risk assessments, collaborating with colleagues to ensure comprehensive coverage.
  • Drive fraud awareness through communication activities and training programs.
  • Monitor data for signs of fraudulent activity, conduct investigations, and support the Financial Misconduct Review Group.
  • Work closely with legal, compliance and human resource teams to ensure fraud cases are handled appropriately.
3. Policy and Procedure Development:
  • Establish and regularly update policies and procedures related to financial assurance and fraud prevention.
  • Ensure these policies are effectively communicated and enforced across the organisation.
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging fraud risks, serving as a trusted expert for colleagues.
4. Reporting and Communication:
  • Prepare detailed reports on financial assurance and fraud-related activities for senior management and the Audit & Scrutiny Committee.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external partners.
5. Team Leadership:
  • Manage and lead the Financial Assurance and Counter Fraud team, providing clear objectives, guidance, and professional development opportunities.
  • Supervise the team's work, ensuring high-quality outputs and reasonable workloads.
  • Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance team.

The salary for this role is £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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