Fraud Analyst and Investigator

Job Summary:
The Fraud Analyst & Investigator is responsible for leading and executing fraud-related investigations assigned to Group Internal Audit (GIA). The role ensures investigations are properly planned promptly executed confidential evidence-based and result in clear conclusions actionable remediation and effective control improvements.

General responsibilities:

1. Case Intake Triage and Investigation Planning
Receive and triage fraud referrals and allegations assigned to GIA.
Perform initial assessment of allegations scope risks and investigation approach.
Develop investigation plans including objectives timelines data sources and interview strategy.

2. Evidence Gathering and Fact-Finding
Collect analyse and document financial operational and digital evidence relevant to investigations.
Perform transaction testing data analysis and document reviews to substantiate or refute allegations.
Maintain proper documentation and evidence integrity to support defensible conclusions.

3. Interviews and Stakeholder Management
Conduct structured interviews with suspects witnesses and relevant stakeholders.
Manage sensitive interactions professionally while preserving confidentiality and objectivity.

4. Investigation Reporting and Conclusions
Prepare clear concise and well-supported fraud investigation reports.
Document findings root causes financial exposure and recommended actions.
Coordinate report review finalisation and distribution in line with internal policies.
In some cases file police reports and attend court hearing if necessary.

5. Proactive Fraud Detection via Control Dashboards
Perform monthly reviews of key internal control and risk dashboards with a focus on travel and expenses to identify anomalies (review top 100 spenders).
Identify potential fraud indicators anomalies or red flags through data-driven analysis.
Triage exceptions perform preliminary fact-finding and initiate fraud investigations where indicators suggest potential fraudulent activity.
Document dashboard review outcomes investigation triggers and escalation rationale.

6. Remediation Sanctions and Follow-Up
Support disciplinary legal and recovery actions in collaboration with HR Legal and Finance.
Track remediation actions and internal control improvements to closure.

7. Continuous Improvement and Fraud Prevention
Identify recurring fraud themes and systemic control weaknesses.
Recommend enhancements to fraud detection prevention and monitoring mechanisms.

Functional skills and knowledge:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in fraud investigations forensic audit or internal audit with investigation exposure.
• Strong knowledge of business processes and internal controls.
• Proven interviewing analytical and report-writing skills.
• Experience working with data analytics dashboards or continuous monitoring tools such Power BI.
• High level of integrity discretion and professional judgement.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CFE CIA CPA or equivalent are preferred.
• University degree or above.