Manager - Forensics

Landmark Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Group is seeking a qualified forensics professional to help identify vulnerabilities, investigate fraud, and implement risk-mitigation strategies across our UAE operations. The role emphasizes ethical culture, collaboration with legal teams, and proactive fraud management within a dynamic retail and hospitality group.

You will support complex investigations, perform data analytics, and lead forensic reviews using industry-standard software, contributing to compliance and governance

Job description

A career in our Forensics team offers the opportunity to help identify vulnerabilities and develop strategies to manage the identified fraud risks. We work to prevent, respond to, and remediate a wide range of business threats, risks, and complex issues.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the organization in identifying, investigating, and mitigating financial fraud and other irregularities. This role plays a critical part in identifying vulnerabilities within the organization, developing risk management strategies, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, while consistently reflecting Landmark’s core values: LEAD with integrity- Listen, Empower, Adapt, and Deliver.

Responsibilities

1. Forensic reviews

• Conduct comprehensive investigations of suspected frauds as per standard investigation methodologies.
• Work closely to gather forensic evidence, conduct data analytics, in-depth reviews, and produce investigative findings.
• Maintain continuous, close collaboration with seniors and other team members to ensure seamless and effective feedback throughout all phases of the projects.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports, outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations for action.

2. Risk assessments and mitigation

• Identify vulnerabilities that created fraud opportunities within the organization.
• Undertake proactive risk assessments, process reviews, and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate the identified risks and prevent future occurrences.

3. Dispute assistance

• Work closely with the Business and other teams to take appropriate actions on identified fraud cases.
• Collaborate with legal teams and external advisors to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.

4. Culture building

• Fostering an ethical culture within the organization by providing training, conducting workshops, and promoting ethical practices.

• Demonstrate proficiency in leading forensic eDiscovery tools such as Intella, Relativity, or other industry-standard software.
• Demonstrate the ability to review and analyze complex data, including proficiency in data analytics applications such as MS Excel, MS Access, and IDEA.
• Knowledge of statistical platforms such as Python, R, SAS would be an added advantage.
• Utilize the tools to conduct forensic audits and proactive fraud reviews, tailored to specific case requirements

Qualifications

• Strong academic record, including a degree and a relevant accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or an MBA in Finance.
• Post qualification experience of 3-4 years in Forensics Investigations Line of Services.
• Should have relevant prior experience in Statutory Audit / Internal Audit.
• Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm
• Professional qualification in fraud examination would be an added advantage

About Us

Our journey started in 1973 with a single store in Bahrain. Since then, we have grown into a global retail and hospitality group. The proud creator of 25 plus value led, own-built brands across retail, hospitality, food, and leisure.

Over the years, our UAE - based group has evolved into a comprehensive retail and hospitality entity, with over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets, panning the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today, Landmark Group is one of GCC's largest omnichannel retailers and India's top home and fashion retailer.

We take immense pride in the organic growth of our retail brands, which have blossomed into household names. From Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, to Funcity, to name a few, our brands span across a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade.