Job Description

A            Position Overview

Position Title

Assistant Manager

Department

Internal Audit

Level/ Band

301 - Assistant Manager

Role Summary: The jobholder will assist the Internal Audit (IA) department in executing the forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments and internal audits. The jobholder will ensure successful completion of assigned engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities. Communicate identified issues to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

B            Organizational Relationships

Reports To                                              

AVP Internal Audit

Supervises

Individual contributor

C            Job Dimensions

Geographic Area Covered

Pan - India. All Departments

Stakeholders                                        Internal

Head of Audit

Senior Management / All Departments - management categories

                                                              External

NA

D            Key Result Areas

·     Conduct objective, fair, thorough, unbiased and timely investigations into allegations of fraud, waste or abuse committed against company by employees/agents/vendors or others (financial fraud including financial statements; vendor fraud).  

·     Review and research evidence/documents to analyse the overall pattern of data relating to the fraud and synthesize data into a professional report with recommendations.

·     Ability to interview those that may have information about the fraud, analyze documentation (paper trails) and finally report the findings as per GIA report format.

·     Documentation as per the group investigation manual in a manner which can be independently reviewed by reviewer.

·     Thorough in-depth understanding of the business, risks and control environment to evaluate how the fraudster has perpetrated the fraud.  Co-ordinate with respective stakeholders to fix the control gaps found.

·     Coordinate, assign, and oversee field assignments to collect relevant information and evidence

·     Collaborate with legal and compliance team

·     Provide extensive support to Data Analytics team and Audit team during the phases when there are no investigations..

·     MUST HAVE – Excellent skills in Microsoft EXCEL and good aptitude to adopt new system.

Competencies:

HR to include latest table applicable for Assistant Manager/Manager

E           Requirements

·       Proven working experience in the related field

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interact with clients, upper management and law enforcement

·       Ingenuity and persistence to obtain case information not readily available with an eye for detail

·       Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a time bound manner.

·       Hands on experience with relevant Information System and laptop/disc imaging.

·       Display good interviewing and interrogation skills along with the capability of drafting reports.

·       Ability to analyze large data sets and summarize findings.

·       Good organizational skills needed to manage a high volume of assigned cases

·       Proficient with the insurance procedures, regulations and investigation methods

·       Provide support, as needed, to audits led by other audit managers and/or functional audit teams.

·       2 - 3 years of Investigation experience, preferably from Big 4 and having experience in Life Insurance/ Banking/Financial Services industry

·       Ability to interact with all levels of an organization.

·       Honest and ethical with high levels of integrity and confidentiality.

Skills Required

Technical

Good knowledge of forensic audits and investigation and methodology.

Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and good control over keyboard command while using Excel

Proficiency in use of computers, including MS Word and PowerPoint.

Strong written and oral communication skills

Behavioral

Professional Skepticism, high energy level and initiative, team player

Essential

Desired

Interpersonal skills

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Communication skills

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Creative thinking skills

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Supervising/Leadership skills

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Teamwork Skills

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Influencing skills

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Relationship Building skills

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Decision making skills

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Incumbent Characteristics

Essential

Desired

Qualification

Certified Fraud Examiner

Certificate of insurance fraud investigator /Chartered Accountant / Certified Internal Auditor / Masters in Business Administration / LLB

Experience

2 to 3 years in Forensic Investigations

Preferably from Big 4 and having experience in life insurance / financial services sector.