Forensic Audit Manager

Reporting to the Director Forensic Audit, the Forensic Audit Manager is responsible for managing investigations of fraud and financial abuse, both civil and criminal in nature, occurring within the company. Additionally, the person is responsible for preparing reports; communicate findings to management, human resources and legal, and recommending corrective action relating to internal control failures, and disciplinary actions relating to company employees.

The Forensic Audit Manager will interact with financial and operational management personnel in an effort to communicate investigative findings and to ensure that prompt and appropriate action is taken in response to reports of alleged fraud.

Key Objectives

Carry out the vision and mission of Forensic Audit to prevent, detect, and investigate issues of fraud and financial abuse within the company
Identify, and clearly define, forensic issues and root causes, recommend improved internal controls and business processes, and ensure that corrective action plans are developed
Promote a zero tolerance control environment where fraud or noncompliance is unacceptable and difficult to conceal

Position Responsibilities
The Forensic Audit Manager will lead internal/external resources in an effort to address allegations of fraud raised within the company. The individual will also help with the development of fraud awareness training and will analyze fraud trends and internal control procedures.
The Forensic Audit Manager will conduct and lead internal investigations of alleged or suspected violations of criminal law and corporate policies, including theft, fraud, embezzlement, conflicts of interest, collusion, kickbacks, and records falsification. The manager must lead seniors and staff forensic/IT/financial auditors during their efforts to resolve allegations of fraud within the company. The manager will work independently in planning their caseload, but offered assistance and guidance on assignments that involve unfamiliar issues or unusual investigative techniques.
The manager must prepare clear, comprehensive and cohesive investigative reports in a timely manner. The manager must also review forensic reports for content and apply proper editing to ensure a professional work product.

Specific Responsibilities include:

Conducting investigations of fraud and abuse.

Co-ordinate and work with finance and IT audit teams on audit planning, execution and reporting for forensic integrated audits.

Oversee the investigation planning and forensic audit report writing process for forensic audits and investigations.

During the investigative process, provide effective recommendations and solutions to identified issues; ensure business agreement, and follow-through.

Review forensic audit work papers and reports, along with providing staff and senior auditors with coaching and guidance in their efforts to investigate allegations of fraud.

Interface with various levels of the organization, including Senior Management.

Provide concise and meaningful updates to Regional Audit Director, IT Audit Director, Executive Audit Directors and/or Vice President of Audit during forensic investigation engagements.


Requirements:

Prior investigative experience relating to the investigation of corporate fraud
Internal audit and/or public accounting experience
IT analytical skills including ACL, Microsoft Access
CPA/CFE/CrFA/CIA
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Computer skills PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Expert testimony experience preferred
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients, peers, and other contacts
Superior problem solving ability
Project management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team