Dains Announces Appointment of New Director of Counter Fraud Services

A professional tasked with helping clients to tackle fraud risk has been hired by a prominent Midlands business.

Allan Maund has been named Director of Counter Fraud Services at Dains Accountants, based in Colmore Row, Birmingham.

He will be working to help businesses across the UK in his new role.

Allan Maund and Andrew Donaldson, Dains Counter Fraud

Allan has 23 years’ experience in criminal and civil investigations and a background in senior management and leadership.

He said: “I have expertise relating to fraud and bribery/corruption investigations and the application of extensive anti-fraud prevention and deterrence techniques and programmes to reduce loss.

“I’ve provided considerable guidance to commercial organisations, public sector and not for profits since 2007.”

Packed with Credentials!

Allan is a:

  • Certified Fraud Examiner
  • Accredited Counter Fraud Manager
  • Accredited Counter Fraud Officer
  • NHS Accredited Local Counter Fraud Specialist
  • Financial Investigations Manager, and an
  • ACAS trained HR Investigator.    

He added: “At Dains my remit is to ensure we work with our clients to assist them in identifying, preventing and reducing their fraud risks, and should any client be subjected to financial loss, theft or disciplinary breaches, we will provide an investigation service operated in adherence with the civil and criminal legislation.”

Allan said he made the decision to join Dains due to its great reputation, its sensible growth and vision.

Outside of work Allan is a rugby referee and has coached the sport in the past. Away from the field, he can normally be found undertaking DIY jobs.

Andrew Donaldson, Dains Partner, said: “I am delighted to welcome Allan to the team and we cannot wait to see how he uses his expertise to help the business grow and develop.”