Senior Internal Auditor - Fraud & Investigation

Job Overview:

An Internal Auditor with specialization in investigations and fraud audit, responsible for identifying fraud risk indicators, conducting structured investigations, performing root-cause, deep dives analysis, drafting investigation reports and reporting to Manager. The individual is also expected to support the wider business audit team in the scoping, execution and delivery of the audit and advisory engagements.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Identify fraud risks and implement effective prevention and detection strategies.
• Conduct detailed fraud investigations, including interviews, evidence collection, documentation, and preparation of comprehensive reports.
• Develop fraud investigation questionnaires to assist in structured and consistent inquiry processes.
• Perform data analysis using fraud detection and analytical tools to identify irregularities and risk patterns.
• Review IT access management and internal controls to mitigate fraud exposure
• Collaborate with finance, legal, compliance, and operational teams to ensure adequate remedial actions.
• Promote awareness and training programs on fraud prevention, detection, and reporting responsibilities.
• Recommend enhancements to internal controls and monitor emerging fraud trends.

Education Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, IT, Forensics, or related fields.
• CFE – Certified Fraud Examiner (highly preferred).
• CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, or forensic certifications (advantageous).
• 8-10 years of Internal Audit (with specialization in investigations and forensic audits) with a Big 4 and Middle East MNCs.
• Knowledge of relevant laws (Anti-bribery, AML, Corruption, legal and regulatory requirements).
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (ACL, IDEA, SQL, Power BI, Excel).
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, communication, and report writing.
• High integrity and confidentiality & analytical thinking, and skepticism.