Lead Forensic Investigator

What Will You Do

We are currently looking for an experienced Lead Forensic Investigator to strengthen our Forensic Investigations team. Successful candidate will be responsible for leading and conducting investigations of fraud and financial abuse occurring within the company specifically in EMEA&India regions. Additionally, the person will be responsible for preparing reports, communicating findings to senior management, human resources and legal, and supporting the development and implementation of remedial and disciplinary actions.

Remote working options in other locations in EMEA region will be considered for this vacancy.

How You Will Do It

• Carry out the vision and mission of Forensic Investigations to prevent, detect, and investigate issues of fraud and financial abuse within the company.
• Identify, and clearly define forensic issues and root causes and support the development of corrective actions.
• Promote a zero-tolerance control environment where fraud or noncompliance is unacceptable and difficult to conceal.
• Conducting and leading internal investigations of alleged or suspected violations of criminal law and corporate policies, including theft, fraud, embezzlement, conflict of interest, collusion, kickbacks, and records falsification.
• Leading internal/external resources in an effort to address allegations of fraud raised within the company.
• Reviewing forensic reports for content and apply proper editing to ensure a professional work product.
• Gathering, reviewing, and analyzing data in support of an investigation.
• Conducting informational and admission seeking type interviews.
• Preparing clear, comprehensive and cohesive investigative reports and memoranda in a timely manner.
• Preparing work papers to adequately document investigations performed with supporting evidence for all forensic findings.
• Providing concise and meaningful updates to Internal Audit Leadership, senior management, human resources, and legal team.
• Conducting multiple investigations simultaneously.
• Assisting with special projects as assigned including compliance audits assessing the company’s compliance with anti-bribery and trade compliance laws, regulations and policies.
• Providing coaching of less experienced team members aimed at facilitating the completion of investigations and developing team members’ investigation skills.

Required

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or the equivalent; higher-degree candidates are encouraged to apply.
• At least 6 years total work experience of which at least 3 years relating to the investigation of extensive, complex, detailed and confidential investigations. “Big 4” experience a plus.
• Possess a high energy level and strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic and changing environment that strives to exceed expectations.
• Interact well with different people and able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Possess excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to present forensic findings in an objective and unbiased manner.
• Have strong, proficient analytical skills.
• Possess excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under sometimes stressful conditions.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills, and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Required to travel approximately up to 20% at times.

Preferred

• CPA/ CFE/ CFA /CIA certifications.
• Experience with data mining software such as ACL.