Forensic Fraud Examiner
Hartford, CT - USA
Job Summary
- Professional growth and development opportunities;
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees;
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- Monday - Friday
- 40 hours per week
- Conveniently located in downtown Hartford close to major highways
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S. you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter resume transcripts diplomas performance reviews attendance records supervisory references licensure etc. at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing .
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive Legislative Judicial) to the other.
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above however applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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- Performs the most complex forensic analysis of financial records related to complex financial fraud investigations undertaken by the agency;
- Participates as a member of task forces on most complex cases;
- Reviews referred complaints for existence of financial fraud;
- Examines prior audit reports financial statements budgets or other available data for evidence of fraud waste or abuse;
- Examines accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with accepted accounting practices;
- Analyzes and traces proceeds of other assets involved in fraudulent schemes;
- Identifies assets for possible seizure and/or forfeiture;
- Utilizes intelligence databases for financial records reports and forensic analysis in investigations;
- Conducts interviews of witnesses and targets;
- Provides technical assistance to staff;
- Acts as a liaison with other operating units agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
- Participates in hearings and settlement negotiations;
- Prepares reports and makes recommendations in investigations;
- Testifies in administrative and other legal proceedings regarding forensic fraud analysis and audit results;
- Performs related duties as required.
- Considerable knowledge
- and ability to apply professional accounting and auditing principles and practices;
- and ability to utilize electronic data processing (EDP) systems relevant industry accounting principles and practices;
- substance and application of relevant statutes and regulations;
- courtroom procedure;
- evidence;
- Considerable
- oral and written communication skills;
- interpersonal skills;
- Considerable ability to
- analyze complex financial records documents and reports for evidence of financial fraud;
- prepare comprehensive reports and exhibits.
- College training in accounting may be substituted for General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelors degree.
- A Masters degree in accounting or certification as a Certified Public Accountant Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators license.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.
About Company
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