Assistant Manager-Forensic Investigations at Family Bank Ltd

Job Purpose:

Providing innovative, responsive, and effective internal forensic and investigation services designed to add value and assist management in achieving the Bank’s Strategic, operational, reporting and compliance objectives. Forensic Auditor will implement independent, systematic, and objective reviews of business policies, systems, processes, and practices, as well as ensuring that good corporate governance practices are implemented to enhance the organisation's credibility and brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews and evaluates systems of internal controls for adequacy and effectiveness in managing risks and make recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct forensic investigations.
• Conduct fraud awareness and training across the bank and group.
• Prepare and conserve evidence on any investigations.
• Represent the bank in court or other agencies where needed.
• Participate actively in risk assessment and identify any areas of potential improvements.
• Prepare and implement engagement plans subject to supervisory review and approval.
• Review the Bank’s practices and records for compliance with established internal policies and procedures including best practices.
• Evaluate whether laws, statutes, and regulations especially CBK prudential guidelines are being followed.
• Review the Bank processes, operational and financial information for assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, internal control system and governance.
• Carry out analytical reviews of the root cause of common/ recurrent findings and recommend resolutions.
• Document results of audit work in accordance with the Bank’s internal audit guidelines and the institute of internal auditors (IIA) standards.
• Prepare quality internal audit reports with practical recommendations and corrective actions.
• Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits.
• Conduct spot checks on high risk rated branches along with regular cash counts.
• Conduct assignments as requested by the Chief Internal Auditor.
• Fulfill any other official duties allocated by management from time to time.

The Person we are looking for:

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Finance or Business-related fields.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPAK).
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• CISA certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 (five) years of external or internal forensic experience in financial services sector

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Hands-on experience in CAATs such as IDEA and SQL and Teammate audit management system
• In-depth understanding of IFRS, CBK prudential guidelines, IPPF and Ethics and integrity.
• Extensive knowledge in Fraud and Operational risk management
• Resilient and focused
• Strategically minded individual with excellent organizational and planning skills
• Well-developed written and communication skills
• Good interpersonal and excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure, within tight deadlines and without compromising quality.
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in auditing through continuing professional development.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct thorough investigations and root cause analysis.