Key dimensions of the role

• Develop and implement the ASA Group Fraud Prevention and Management strategy and framework.
• Establish best in class Group Fraud Prevention and Management policies, procedures, and standards governing fraud prevention and management including in relation to forensic investigations.
• Ensure appropriate development, implementation and optimization of fraud risk management tools (development of fraud detection tools, forensic analytics, and monitoring systems) and capability across the Group. Continuously assessing fraud risk management tools against ASA’s requirements and best practices in the market.
• Provide guidance and direction to country Fraud Management and Prevention Units (FMPU) in line with Group standards and oversee Internal Fraud Management (Fraud Operations, Analytics and Investigations) across the Group.
• Provide oversight and Leadership over investigation activities across all countries including conducting investigations as required.
• Ensuring timely investigations in line with ASA policies, international standards and country regulations.
• Offer expert advisory on remedial measures including process, system and control enhancement and disciplinary processes and recovery measures as applicable.
• Liaise with regulators, law enforcement agencies, external auditors, and legal counsel as required.
• Ensure adequate Fraud and Forensic reporting is provided to stakeholders including board of directors and senior leadership, and reporting to designated authorities as applicable.
• Ensure high-quality investigation reports with clear findings, root cause analysis, and remedial actions are prepared in-line with stakeholder expectations.
• Oversee digital forensic investigations and cyber-incident support. Remain current with advanced investigative technologies.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to increase fraud awareness, developing and implementing group wide fraud awareness training program and fostering a companywide fraud prevention culture.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

Skills and experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Computer Science, Business, or related fields.

Professional certifications such as:

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Digital Forensics — added advantage

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in fraud prevention and management, fraud investigation, forensic accounting, digital forensics financial crime, or related fields.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role in Fraud and Forensic Management in a financial institution, or reputable consultancy that has consulted with multiple financial institutions. Experience working in multiple jurisdictions will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrable experience handling complex and sensitive investigations.