Forensic Auditor - Manufacturing Firm

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:

(1) 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.

(2) Exercise Proactive Forensic Accounting practices to identify the red flags of irregularities and frauds.

(3) Performs forensic research to trace funds and assist in identifying the assets for recovery.

(4) Conducts forensic analysis of financial data.

(5) Carry out investigative methodologies to identify issues and gather relevant evidence.

(6) Use of data analytic tools to identify business risks and anomalies and detect fraud.

(7) Assists and prepares and forensic accounting reports from financial findings. Prepares analytical data for litigation.

(8) Supporting fraud and misconduct investigations of varying size and complexity, including assisting in conducting suspect and witness interviews

Supporting fraud and anti-bribery and corruption risk management engagements, including assisting with the delivery of workshops.

(9) Contribute to the development and enhancement of data mining, monitoring and analytics to detect patterns indicative of fraud. Evaluate processes to identify internal control weaknesses that could result in loss.

(10) Socialization of the various Anti-Fraud Policies and the Whistle Blowing Channels.

(11) Maintaining the Whistle Blowing Channel.

ii) Investigation:

(1) 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.

(2) Independently analyze financial and operational data and accounting entries, examine documents and records, participate in employee interviews, prepare detailed analysis and summaries of findings.

(3) During the investigation process, provide effective recommendations and solutions to identified issues; ensure business agreement, and follow-through.

(4) Interface with the various levels of organization, including Senior Management.

(5) Provide concise and meaningful results to the Chief of Internal Audit during forensic investigation engagements.

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

iii) Documentation, and Reporting:

(1) Execute and manage the Forensic Audit assignment by performing fieldwork and following the approach agreed upon with the Chief of Internal Audit.

(2) 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.

(3) Document and communicate investigation results and recommendations in meaningful, clear and concise investigation reports for Senior Leadership and law enforcement agencies.

(4) Review forensic audit work-papers and reports prepared by team members, along with providing staff and senior auditors with coaching and guidance in their efforts to investigate allegations of fraud.

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

iv) Follow up of Action Plan:

(1) Liaise with stakeholders including Business Units and regularly follow-up on planned actions to effectively close the control gaps.

(2) 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.

Preferred Candidate should have below Skills / Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor,

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

- 8 -10 years of experience in handling Forensic Investigations in a reputed organization / Big 4.

- Dealing with Senior Management and effective presentation and communication skills.

- Knowledge of data analytics will be an added advantage