Forensic Auditor

The position is established with a purpose to:

- Carry out the Forensic Audit to prevent, detect, and investigate issues of fraud and financial abuse within the company.

- Identify, and clearly define forensic issues and root causes, recommend improved internal controls and business processes, and ensure that corrective action plans are developed and communicated to right level of authority.

- Strengthen and aid to the Internal Audit team's effectiveness and efficiency.

Responsibilities

1) Financial

- Meticulously conduct and lead internal investigations of alleged or suspected violations of corporate policies, including theft, fraud, embezzlement, relevant Anti-Corruption Laws, conflicts of interest, collusion, kickbacks, and records falsification etc.

- Diligently track and report adherence to the approved department budget and timely highlight the deviations to ensure that corrective action is taken for outsourced assignments.

- Analyzing financial and other business records and the preparation of reports

2) Operational

i) Fraud Prevention: Review the existing Fraud Risk Management Framework / Policies / Procedure / Whistle Blowing Policy and recommend amendments with regard to Fraud risk assessment methodologies in coordination with cross functional stakeholders. Exercise Proactive Forensic Accounting practices to identify the red flags of irregularities and frauds. Performs forensic research to trace funds and assist in identifying the assets for recovery. Conducts forensic analysis of financial data. Carry out investigative methodologies to identify issues and gather relevant evidence.

- Assists and prepares and forensic accounting reports from financial findings.

- Prepares analytical data for litigation. Supporting fraud and anti-bribery and corruption risk management engagements, including assisting with the delivery of workshops.

ii) Investigation: Conduct and lead internal investigations of alleged or suspected violations of corporate policies, including theft, fraud, embezzlement, relevant Anti-Corruption Laws, conflicts of interest, collusion, kickbacks, and records falsification etc. The cases might be identified via the various channels of fraud reporting in the company or suspected misconduct identified through data analysis and metrics. Independently analyze financial and operational data and accounting entries, examine documents and records, participate in employee interviews, prepare detailed analysis and summaries of findings. During the investigation process, provide effective recommendations and solutions to identified issues; ensure business agreement, and follow-through.

iii) Documentation, and Reporting: Execute and manage the Forensic Audit assignment by performing fieldwork and following the approach agreed upon with the Chief of Internal Audit. Prepare and maintain appropriate work records suitable to the nature of forensic assignments. Maintain and precisely update the related documentation in GRC system: working papers, and minutes of meetings etc.

- Prepare periodic reports for Leadership that summarize investigations and track success of fraud prevention activities.

iv) Follow up of Action Plan: Liaise with stakeholders including Business Units and regularly follow-up on planned actions to effectively close the control gaps. Establish Analytics for prevention and detection of failure of controls.

3) People :

- Develop positive working relationships with employees and internal stakeholders. Take ownership for attending the trainings as per the plan

- Continuously share the knowledge and understanding of the telecom industry and business trends with the team.

- Provide support in resolving work related / other concerns with internal and external stakeholders in an effective manner.

Skills / Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor

- CFE or any equivalent or higher certification is an advantage.

- 10 -12 years of experience in handling Forensic Investigations in a reputed organization/Big4.