Sr. Manager Audit

Job Description

Responsible for carrying out and performing fraud/abuse/wastage investigation, forensics and whistleblower programs for International OpCos and guide them on any special requests to that end. Perform necessary oversight on investigations conducted at OpCo’s level and the effectiveness of the local WB channels.

This function also takes a prominent role in improvement activities supporting ERM & Internal Audit department’s responsibilities towards executive management and Audit Committee for discovered fraud risks revealed from whistle blows and subsequent investigations.

• Drive and implement special audit framework for e&’s International Operating Companies (OpCos) in collaboration with Opcos’ Internal Audit and Special Audit team
• Establish and follow fraud prevention, detection and investigation activities designed to strengthen fraud prevention procedure/processes
• Lead major investigations of fraud, wastage and abuse of International OpCos’ resources
• Review investigation reports ensuring they are properly supported by sufficient, relevant and reliable evidence
• Support the whistleblower program at International OpCos level
• Assess and enhance procedures for monitoring and detection of fraud and International OpCos’ response mechanism following detection of potential frauds
• Ensure implementation of planned fraud prevention programs
• Ensure performance of computer forensics with other experts
• Scrutinize all supporting information during investigation / review including but not restricted to review of senior personnel files, contracts, confidential documents, authorities, correspondence, communications, minutes etc.
• Ensure documents are handled carefully and that confidentiality is maintained
• Ensure maintenance of back-ups and all relevant databases, files and records after completion of tasks
• Collaborate with legal authorities and international administration for satisfactory resolution of fraud matters
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and management
• Conduct training for International OpCos on the use of specialized investigation tools (Tableau, i2, ACL, etc.)
• Provide guidance and advice and answer any special requests to fraud investigation programs handled by International OpCos
• Assist in objective assessment of fraud risks and International OpCos’ vulnerability to those risks and recommend ways to mitigate risks
• Stay up-to date with current trends in internal frauds in large organizations and develop mechanisms to prevent, detect and investigate such emerging fraud schemes
• Develop consolidated reports on major fraud risks and investigations in International OpCos as requested by executive management of e&
• Report on special investigation work of confidential nature including following up secretly for fraud or misappropriation as per management
• Regularly report and discuss the performance of planned / ongoing assignments and take appropriate actions to meet reporting deadlines
• Finalize reports on forensic / fraud investigations and follow up on implementation of recommendations, recoveries and legal proceedings

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/commerce/law or equivalent Internationally recognized professional accounting/auditing qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIA)
• CISA, Certified Fraud Examiner
• 6-8 years audit experience with large and reputable organizations, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity
• Experience in telecom or related industries