Internal Audit- Forensic investigation

Role & responsibilities

The jobholder will assist the Internal Audit (IA) department in executing the forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments and internal audits. The jobholder will ensure successful completion of assigned engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities. Communicate identified issues to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

Key Result Areas

• Conduct objective, fair, thorough, unbiased and timely investigations into allegations of fraud, waste or abuse committed against company by employees/agents/vendors or others (financial fraud including financial statements; vendor fraud).
• Review and research evidence/documents to analyse the overall pattern of data relating to the fraud and synthesize data into a professional report with recommendations.
• Ability to interview those that may have information about the fraud, analyze documentation (paper trails) and finally report the findings as per GIA report format.
• Documentation as per the group investigation manual in a manner which can be independently reviewed by reviewer.
• Thorough in-depth understanding of the business, risks and control environment to evaluate how the fraudster has perpetrated the fraud. Co-ordinate with respective stakeholders to fix the control gaps found.
• Coordinate, assign, and oversee field assignments to collect relevant information and evidence
• Collaborate with legal and compliance team
• Provide extensive support to Data Analytics team and Audit team during the phases when there are no investigations.
• MUST HAVE Excellent skills in Microsoft EXCEL and good aptitude to adopt new system.

Preferred candidate profile

• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Certificate of insurance fraud investigator /Chartered Accountant / Certified Internal Auditor / Masters in Business Administration / LLB

Experience

• 2 to 3 years in Forensic Investigations
• Preferably from Big 4 and having experience in life insurance / financial services sector.