Senior Executive - Internal Audit

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.

Competencies:

HR to include latest table applicable for Assistant Manager/Manager

E Requirements

• Proven working experience in the related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interact with clients, upper management and law enforcement
• Ingenuity and persistence to obtain case information not readily available with an eye for detail
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a time bound manner.
• Hands on experience with relevant Information System and laptop/disc imaging.
• Display good interviewing and interrogation skills along with the capability of drafting reports.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and summarize findings.
• Good organizational skills needed to manage a high volume of assigned cases
• Proficient with the insurance procedures, regulations and investigation methods
• Provide support, as needed, to audits led by other audit managers and/or functional audit teams.
• 2 - 3 years of Investigation experience, preferably from Big 4 and having experience in Life Insurance/ Banking/Financial Services industry
• Ability to interact with all levels of an organization.
• Honest and ethical with high levels of integrity and confidentiality.

Skills Required

Technical

• Good knowledge of forensic audits and investigation and methodology.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and good control over keyboard command while using Excel
• Proficiency in use of computers, including MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Behavioral

• Professional Skepticism, high energy level and initiative, team player

Essential

Desired

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Creative thinking skills
• Supervising/Leadership skills
• Teamwork Skills
• Influencing skills
• Relationship Building skills
• Decision making skills

Incumbent Characteristics

Essential

Desired

Qualification

• 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