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our services
Internal Audit Services
Internal Audit Services
Internal Audit Services
Our not-for-profit business model and focus on supporting clients means our service offering will be financially competitive, whilst adding significant additional benefits over a private sector solution - ranging from our willingness to work collaboratively and transfer knowledge, to providing on-going support and integration with your ex
Our not-for-profit business model and focus on supporting clients means our service offering will be financially competitive, whilst adding significant additional benefits over a private sector solution - ranging from our willingness to work collaboratively and transfer knowledge, to providing on-going support and integration with your existing internal assurance services. Our work is delivered in full compliance with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards. We are also a founding partner of “The Internal Audit Network” (TIAN) which comprises all NHS Audit Consortia across the country. Collectively TIAN delivers internal audit to far more NHS Trusts and Commissioners than any commercial firm - covering over 150 different NHS bodies, plus many other organisations across the wider public and third sectors. This national coverage gives us the ability to call on over 200 specialist staff, as well as share best practice and undertake benchmarking.
Value For Money Clear Pricing: We can provide highly competitive day rates for the staff assigned, or agree a total price for one-off projects, co-sourcing or the delivery of full annual audit plans. Our rates are fully inclusive of expenses for work undertaken in London..
Investigation Services
Internal Audit Services
Internal Audit Services
Our team has extensive experience of working collaboratively with lawyers, HR departments and other professionals to provide efficient and cost effective input to fully investigate cases. We can also call on a bank of specialist associates if required. e.g. To provide expert mediation services or clinical input. Beyond the core element t
Our team has extensive experience of working collaboratively with lawyers, HR departments and other professionals to provide efficient and cost effective input to fully investigate cases. We can also call on a bank of specialist associates if required. e.g. To provide expert mediation services or clinical input. Beyond the core element to investigate allegations and provide a detailed independent report, our depth of knowledge and technical expertise can diagnose root causes, and propose effective solutions to prevent or minimise reoccurrences. In the event of fraud or corruption being identified during the investigation process, we also have the expertise to respond and provide a seamless service in that area. Our not-for-profit business model and focus on supporting clients means our service offering will be financially competitive, whilst adding significant additional benefits over a commercial solution - particularly regarding retention and transfer of knowledge, problem solving capability, on-going support and integration with your existing HR or any internal assurance services.
Value For Money Clear Pricing: We can provide a total price for investigations, or highly competitive day rate for the staff assigned. Our rates are fully inclusive of expenses for work undertaken in London.
Counter Fraud Services
ICT Audit & Information Governance Services
ICT Audit & Information Governance Services
If you have suspicions of fraud then our team can help investigate and pursue sanctions ranging from court prosecution to recover of assets and internal disciplinary proceedings. Our team has up to date knowledge of all the relevant legislation - plus extensive experience of working collaboratively with the police, lawyers, HR departments
If you have suspicions of fraud then our team can help investigate and pursue sanctions ranging from court prosecution to recover of assets and internal disciplinary proceedings. Our team has up to date knowledge of all the relevant legislation - plus extensive experience of working collaboratively with the police, lawyers, HR departments and other professionals to provide efficient and cost effective resolution to suspected cases. We also work proactively with clients to develop their awareness and resilience to prevent and deter fraud from occurring in the first place. Our professional counter-fraud experts can deliver Training and Briefings (from Team to Board-level), undertake Fraud Risk Assessments or carry out reviews specifically designed to identify known fraud indicators. Our not-for-profit business model and focus on supporting clients means our service offering will be financially competitive, whilst adding significant additional benefits over a commercial solution - particularly regarding retention and transfer of knowledge, problem solving capability, on-going support and integration with your existing HR or any internal assurance services.
Value For Money Clear Pricing :We can provide a total price for delivering ongoing a programme of proactive work or a one-off investigation; or alternatively highly competitive day rates for the staff assigned. Our rates are fully inclusive of expenses for work undertaken in London.
ICT Audit & Information Governance Services
ICT Audit & Information Governance Services
ICT Audit & Information Governance Services
Our not-for-profit business model and focus on supporting clients means our service offering will be financially competitive, whilst adding significant additional benefits over a private sector solution - ranging from our willingness to work collaboratively and transfer knowledge, to providing on-going support and integration with your ex
Our not-for-profit business model and focus on supporting clients means our service offering will be financially competitive, whilst adding significant additional benefits over a private sector solution - ranging from our willingness to work collaboratively and transfer knowledge, to providing on-going support and integration with your existing internal assurance services. Our ICT audit work is delivered by qualified experts in full compliance with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards. We are also a founding partner of “The Internal Audit Network” (TIAN) which comprises all NHS Audit Consortia across the country. Collectively TIAN delivers internal audit to far more NHS Trusts and Commissioners than any commercial firm - covering over 150 different NHS bodies, plus many other organisations across the wider public and third sectors. This national coverage gives us the ability to call on over 30 ICT specialists, with expertise across Systems Development, Networking, Cybersecurity, Data Protection, IG, Data Analytics and Service Desk Management.
Value For Money Clear Pricing: We can provide highly competitive day rates for the staff assigned, or agree a total price for one-off projects, co-sourcing or the delivery of full annual audit plans. Our rates are fully inclusive of expenses for work undertaken in London.
our senior team
Clarence Mpofu, Managing Director BSc (Hons), FCCA, MBA
Clarence Mpofu, Managing Director BSc (Hons), FCCA, MBA
Clarence Mpofu, Managing Director BSc (Hons), FCCA, MBA
Clarence has over 20 years of audit experience and is an accomplished audit professional with extensive experience across both the private and public sectors with a special focus on the NHS. He has expertise in delivering value-adding audits, and specialises in risk management and governance, supporting organisations to enhance their op
Clarence has over 20 years of audit experience and is an accomplished audit professional with extensive experience across both the private and public sectors with a special focus on the NHS. He has expertise in delivering value-adding audits, and specialises in risk management and governance, supporting organisations to enhance their operational effectiveness and compliance. He has been involved in delivering training to NHS finance graduates through the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).
Clarence is particularly enthusiastic about driving innovation through the integration and leveraging of data analytics, use of AI and agile methodologies to streamline processes and enhance audit effectiveness. He has a wealth of experience as Head of Internal Audit for a wide range of NHS organisations covering Integrated care Boards, Provider Trusts (Acute, Community and Mental Health) including supporting them through mergers, major transformation and organisational changes.
In his role as Managing Director, Clarence leads a team of highly skilled professionals and is responsible for delivering Barts Assurance’s objectives. Barts Assurance works with clients to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and deliver value adding reviews.
Sarah Cooper-James, Head of Investigation Services ACFM
Clarence Mpofu, Managing Director BSc (Hons), FCCA, MBA
Clarence Mpofu, Managing Director BSc (Hons), FCCA, MBA
Sarah has around 30 years of experience in Investigations, 20 of which has been within the NHS at Barts Assurance. Sarah has developed skills in meeting the needs of all types of NHS organisations including commissioners and provider Trusts. Sarah oversees all clients, she recently passed on the reins of Lead LCFS for Barts Health NHS Tr
Sarah has around 30 years of experience in Investigations, 20 of which has been within the NHS at Barts Assurance. Sarah has developed skills in meeting the needs of all types of NHS organisations including commissioners and provider Trusts. Sarah oversees all clients, she recently passed on the reins of Lead LCFS for Barts Health NHS Trust, one of the largest Trusts within the Country to Kam Johal, Investigation Services Manager, due to the increase in workload across the service. Sarah oversees all work within counter fraud, including fraud risk assessments and local proactive exercises to identify key risks and makes constructive recommendations which help management address weaknesses in controls. Sarah and her team deliver both reactive and proactive work including, promotion of an anti-fraud culture, national and local proactive exercises, national fraud initiatives and the development of professional relationships with key members of each Health Body.
Track Record:
· Sarah has a 100% record of receiving positive results in inspections, including recently being asked to share best practice in the risk assessment the team had delivered for their counter fraud clients.
· Since 2015, Sarah has developed a new Service for Barts Health and her other external clients. The team now carry out all types of investigations including Serious Incidents, MHPS investigations, disciplinary, grievance and bullying and harassment cases.
· Sarah has extensive experience of attending all types of hearings including Crown Court Magistrates Court, Tribunal and internal disciplinary hearings. Sarah also presents her cases when required.
· Sarah was shortlisted as Public Sector Counter Fraud Professional of the Year 2021 due to her outstanding work during the pandemic; and since 2012 she has acted as an ‘Independent Person’ within two Local Authorities, in relation to complaints against Councillors.
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
Barts Assurance are excited to welcome their new Managing Director Clarence Mpofu!
As always we are currently recruiting Associates to join are expanding team of Internal Auditors and Investigation Officers!
If you are interested, please contact Clarence on : 07523 933348.