Investigation Manager

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Job Purpose

Manage the Investigation Teams and monitor the progress of the team’s fraud investigations

Functional Accountabilities:
ROLES WITH REGARDS TO THE INVESTIGATION UNIT

Teams’ Supervision
• Manage the Investigation Team, including preparing and delivering annual employee performance evaluations, as well as identifying strengths and opportunities for growth in Investigation teams
• Prepare a development plan for each Supervisor in light of evaluation results
• Supervise multiple regional Investigation Teams, identify priorities, schedule investigations, review fraud investigation programs, monitor investigation progress, resolve problems as they arise and effectively allocate resources
• Train, coach and motivate staff; assist and direct staff as needed to ensure productivity and service levels are met
• Provide guidance and resource tools to Investigators in order to keep the status of investigations updated.
• Perform quality assurance reviews for investigation activities, including those involving both internal employees and external resources/experts

Conducting and Reporting Investigation Results
• Perform conflict of interest checks on Supervisors prior to any investigation
• Escalate any matters requiring the Investigation Committee’s attention in a timely manner
• Lead internal/external resources in investigating complex, forensic accounting, and high priority Fraud cases.
• Provide concise and meaningful investigation reports to Head of Compliance and where required, present these reports to the Investigation Committee
• Report on the status of investigations to Head of Compliance along with statistics relating to the investigations performed and remedial actions taken.
• Recommend corrective actions relating to internal control deficiencies/ failures in coordination with Risk Management and the relevant Business Unit(s) Managers

Follow-up on Remedial Actions
• Discuss with HR and Legal Departments on the disciplinary actions to be taken to ensure compliance with the relevant rules and regulations
• Communicate with the BUs on the suggested remedial actions and following-up on the implementation of these remedial actions in accordance with the agreed action plan

Other Points
• Assists in special projects as assigned by Head of Compliance
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders including business units’ teams, and relevant support areas
• Stay abreast of new developments in the field and the law and take appropriate measures to ensure that the Investigation Team is compliant with these new developments

ROLES WITH REGARDS TO ANTI-FRAUD
• Assist the AFCA senior manager in the preparation of audit plans to set out the priorities of the AFCA -Section, consistent with the organizational objectives.
• Assist the AFCA Sr. Manager in identifying audit scope in order to identify the risk areas, management processes, and anti-fraud controls.
• Take ownership for the delivery of high-quality fraud risk management framework and fraud prevention projects
• Lead the assessment of Identifying specific industry, location, and cultural factors that can influence fraudulent behavior audit risk areas
• To identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statement due to fraud and to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence about the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud, through designing and implementing appropriate responses.
• Assist the senior audit manager in developing the assessment of fraud risks and anti-fraud and corruption preventive controls within the audited area; identification of process weaknesses and inefficiencies and operational issues, evaluation of Risks and Controls and preparation of Risk and Control matrix
• Manage the assurance mapping project and coordinate with other company’s lines of defense
• Stays abreast of general business/economic developments and new professional announcements & standards to gain an understanding of their links and impact on the organization. Understands and applies technical standards.
• Keep current with the latest applicable laws, regulations, and relevant the company Policies and Procedures
• Conducts Internal CSA, and Anti-fraud projects and help management in the identification of organization key controls.

Education:
University degree from a recognized university.
Professional certification (CFE certification) is required

Experience, Skills & Competencies
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Fraud investigations; experience in the retail sector is preferred. 2 years’ experience in a leadership position, Previous experience in Forensic - big 4 accounting firms is an advantage

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES/ AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
• Understand Panda industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and industry developments
• Anti-fraud and corruptions practices
• Risk Assessment, Control, and Governance
• Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
• Advanced Data Analytics
• Advanced Audit Reporting and communication skills
• Relevant Laws and Regulations
• Comfortable with leading-edge risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills—ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization and facilitate the implementation of corrective actions.
• Project management experience
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.