Amy Ray
@amyray
Audit and Risk professional with 16+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am an Audit and Risk professional with over 16 years of experience in various roles within local government services, particularly at Blackpool Council. My journey began as a Fraud Investigation Support Officer, where I honed my skills in data analysis and compliance. Over the years, I transitioned into roles that allowed me to lead internal audits and manage risk assessments, ultimately becoming the Risk and Resilience Officer. My extensive experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of internal controls, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
Throughout my career, I have successfully facilitated risk management workshops, produced comprehensive reports for Audit Committees, and developed key performance indicators to monitor service effectiveness. I take pride in my ability to identify trends in insurance claims data and implement processes that enhance operational efficiency. My commitment to continuous improvement is evident in my proactive approach to risk management, where I strive to embed robust solutions that ensure compliance and safeguard organizational assets.
As a dedicated professional, I believe in the importance of collaboration and communication. I have worked closely with directors and risk champions to ensure that risk registers are up-to-date and that all stakeholders are informed of their responsibilities. My role as the GDPR representative for Audit and Risk Services highlights my commitment to data protection and confidentiality, ensuring that all data sharing agreements are in place and adhered to. I am always eager to learn and adapt, making me a valuable asset to any team.
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Risk and Resilience Officer
Blackpool Council
Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Facilitated and represented the Risk and Resilience Team, supporting the Director or Risk Champion at Directorate and Thematic Risk Management Groups, including Blackpool Council departments and wholly owned companies. Produced and reported on insurance claims data analysis to Risk Management Groups, identifying trends and facilitating risk workshops to support the development and update of depart
Internal Auditor
Blackpool Council
Aug 2009 - Present (15 years 10 months)
Undertook risk and compliance internal audit reviews in line with the Audit Plan for internal departments, wholly owned companies, and maintained schools. Prepared internal control evaluations, investigated identified risks, and presented findings in written reports with recommendations for internal control improvements.
Fraud Investigation Support Officer
Blackpool Council
Jul 2007 - Present (17 years 11 months)
Supported Fraud Investigators in preparing case files by interrogating benefit payment systems to provide supporting evidence. Processed new fraud referrals within set timescales and prepared KPIs for the Fraud Investigations Team.
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