Senior Forensic Auditor

Merge Recruitment Agency; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Merge Recruitment Agency in Jeddah is seeking a qualified professional to lead fraud response, prevention, and detection. The role includes planning investigations, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering legislation. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical discipline, with at least 5 years of experience in auditing. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, alongside strong report writing and analytical skills. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Technical, Engineering or Operational audits.
• Good knowledge of risk management and internal controls.
• Ability to think creatively and constructively.

Responsibilities

• Lead fraud investigations and prepare interim reports.
• Conduct fraud risk assessments and provide strategies.
• Analyze data and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Arabic (Native)

English (Very Good)

Analytical skills

Report writing

Project management

Data analysis

Ability to train staff

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or a technical discipline

Professional Qualifications in Internal Auditing (CIA, CISA, etc.)

Job description

Overview

To lead fraud response, prevention and detection, oversee and run multiple investigations at one time. Also, evaluate fraud awareness and prepare a program for the Group’s operations to improve the prevention efficiency level in the Group Kingdom-wide.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct fraud investigations, including:
  1. Interviewing persons in connection with investigations
  2. Handling and managing evidence
  3. Analyzing financial and business documents
  4. Providing factual and detailed findings capable of being admitted into evidence in Court
• Undertake other factual investigations as required
• Prepare the audit interim report and follow up on the communication of the final report and subsequent actions taken towards the recommendations made
• Undertake fraud risk assessments, identifying risks and control deficiencies within the Group, and providing strategies to reduce risks and rectify deficiencies identified
• Assess fraud control frameworks and draft fraud control plans and related policies
• Analyze results of data analysis and provide insights and recommendations
• Assess the Group’s compliance with anti-money laundering and financing legislation
• Perform Anti-Bribery & Corruption risk assessment and business partner reviews
• Provide fraud training and facilitation of workshops
• Any other responsibility assigned by the Chief Auditor

Qualifications

• Language: Arabic - Native / Mother Tongue; English - Very Good
• Own a Car: Any
• Have Driving License: Any
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or a technical discipline
• Professional Qualifications in Internal Auditing such as CIA, CISA, etc.
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in Technical, Engineering and/or Operational audits
• Good knowledge of organization structures, risk management and internal controls across the technical areas
• Good knowledge in data analysis and data mining techniques
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Arabic is essential
• Strong report writing and project management skills
• Ability to think "outside the box" and apply creative and constructive thinking
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, maturity and sound judgment with exemplary business ethics
• Excellent analytical skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to train new recruits and existing staff