Risk Advisory Senior Consultant Forensics
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Job Description
Job Description
About the job
Supports Engagement Manager in delivery of services to / at client premises on delegated engagement / project. Focus on the delivery of client engagements and shares knowledge and experience with others. Understands objectives for clients and aligns own work to objectives
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Impact
Support the Engagement Manager in delivery of engagement / project, in specific area of competency
Raise issues with manager as identified in area of focus that may affect the quality of delivery or timelines of the engagement
Identify opportunities for follow-on work and work with management to win the business
Assist in development of client presentations / discussion documentation
Actively build business relationships that generate leads
Gather information to understand broader offerings of Deloitte and seek opportunities for cross-selling
Raise solutions to address issues in area of expertise that may enhance / renew service offerings to client
Budgets / Profitability
Maintain quality and timeous delivery as per SLA
Prepares draft budgets, submits any billing for review, submits expense claims and timesheets on time
Forensic Investigation
Ability to effectively perform the technical components of a fraud investigation assessments to provide an accurate view of the client’s current risk state
Fraud Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Ability to effectively perform the technical components of a Fraud risk assessments to provide an accurate view of the client’s current risk state
Applies Deloitte’s fraud risk frameworks, tools, and processes (e.g., Risk Intelligence Program Methodology, Risk Intelligence Map, Risk Intelligence Diagnostic) to effectively map and organize client’s data
Leverages an understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and risk assessment techniques to analyze client’s data and assess fraud risks
Fraud Risk Strategy
Ability to implement fraud risk management solutions aligned to the client’s vision and strategic priorities
Learns and understands the client’s mission, vision, strategy and business goals and applies this knowledge to inform recommendations and deliverables
Understands the impact of the client’s fraud risk-tolerance on scope, goals and priorities of the engagement
Determines the type of fraud risk assessments to perform based on the client’s objectives
Identifies the appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to evaluate and align on a direction to measure its effectiveness
Business Process Assessment and Design
Ability to perform complex business process assessments and design solutions to improve client’s operational efficiency and compliance
Defines process ownership, boundaries, and interfaces to clarify process scope and responsibilities
Applies a combination of information gathering techniques (e.g., interviews, analytical observations, artifacts analysis) to collect reliable and comprehensive data
Documents complex business processes by applying a variety of techniques, tools, and technologies to identify operational inefficiencies and non-compliant situations
Interacts with business and functional stakeholders to validate current state assessment
Conducts WHAT-IF analysis to identify optimal TO-BE scenarios
Applies a data-driven approach to develop and implement simplified and sustainable business processes that enhance operational efficiency and compliance
Ability to evaluate internal control design issues, develop mitigation plans, and assess and design internal controls procedures and policies
Leads interactions with client’s business stakeholders to gather key information on controls components (e.g., control environment, risk assessment, control activities) to enable a comprehensive assessment
Employs an analytics and technology-driven approach to controls assessment to enable real-time analysis and data-driven decisions
Independently performs testing of internal controls for design and operating effectiveness
Drives analysis of control deficiencies to prioritize gaps and develop targeted mitigation plans
Assesses and develops policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, J-SOX, Safe Harbor Act) and alignment with business goals and objectives
Data Analytics and Technology
Ability to conduct complex business analyses, leveraging a variety of tools and technologies to support project goals and objectives
Applies an understanding of the engagement goals to identify and collect the appropriate data
Leads the Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) step, managing client’s interactions during the process and overseeing junior staff, as appropriate
Masters the use of complex data analysis techniques
Applies an advanced knowledge of data analysis and visualization technologies
Knows the Business and the Industry
Ability to understand how business functions operate and how industry trends impact a client’s business
Understands the client’s business model and Deloitte’s relevant capabilities and solutions that support business objectives
Identifies opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of key processes within a business function
Builds knowledge in an industry by contributing to relevant firm initiatives and eminence
Delivery Excellence
Ability to produce a high quality work product and collaborate with others to deliver a superior client experience
Takes responsibility for own work or work stream meeting engagement / project objectives and Deloitte quality standards
Proactively identifies work stream risks and issues; resolves them or escalates to engagement / account leadership
Uses Deloitte approved methodologies and tools (e.g. Microsoft Excel) to objectively identify, evaluate, and propose solutions that most effectively support client’s business objectives
Is able to think independently to generate recommendations and propose solutions, leveraging junior staff where appropriate
Global Mindset
Ability to apply a global and diverse perspective to problem solving
Applies awareness of global trends to address client’s needs and enhance recommendations
Builds and sustains relationships with cross-geography team members
Researches content and develops contacts across the Member Firm network to apply relevant global collateral to sales pursuits and engagements
Evaluates Operational Risk Management (ORM) Fraud Effectiveness
Ability to use data-driven insights to form recommendations that enhance accuracy and effectiveness of ORM strategies
Applies Deloitte tools and methodologies (e.g. Risk Intelligence Map) to identify, assess, and prioritize client’s operational risks
Assesses the client’s Organizational Fraud Risk Management infrastructure to identify gaps with relevant benchmarking data, industry leading practices, and regulatory expectations
Leverages gap-assessment results to identify and prioritize recommendations to enhance effectiveness of Organizational Fraud Risk Management infrastructures (e.g., governance, fraud risk measurement, fraud risk reporting)
Leads ORM Transformations
Ability to implement ORM programs to increase the client’s ability to measure, monitor, and mitigate operational risk
Increases effectiveness of ORM governance systems by designing key components of the ORM governance (e.g., operating model, roles and responsibilities, processes) to effectively close gaps with industry leading practices
Develops comprehensive operational risk measurement systems that include quantitative and qualitative measures of both risks and controls and are effectively integrated with business processes; leverages technology solutions, as appropriate
Enables client to effectively identify, prioritize, and mitigate risks by developing comprehensive reports that present operational risks and controls data in an clear and aggregate view
Guides client in the definition of effective mitigation plans that improve the client’s ability to mitigate risk and address incidents; designs enabling policies, procedures, and supporting tools, as needed
Works with client’s business and functional stakeholders to help identify or assess the current KRI methodology and approach
Provides Regulatory Intelligence
Ability to increase effectiveness of regulatory strategies by identifying and articulating intelligent data
Defines a comprehensive and holistic view of the constituent system in which the client operates
Analyzes the impact of possible restrictions or regulations in each part of the client’s value chain and assesses the company’s ability to respond
Keeps in mind the client’s regulatory strategy priorities when defining KPIs and metrics to enable effective execution and measurable progress
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
University Degree, ideally an Honours in Legal, Accounting or Finance
Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Internal Auditor, LLB, CA, Forensic and Fraud investigation experience or similar, or studying towards any of the above
Data Analytics, CISA or studying these an added advantage
4-5 years’ experience working in a forensics role, including fraud investigation, anti-fraud services, AML, regulatory compliance, dispute services, internal audit / risk and control
Additional Information
Competencies
Technical
Technical expertise in specific area and/or industry
Proficient in MS Office suite and other forensics tools
Skills in managing multi tasks and assignments
Sound understanding of commercial and business risks that companies across sector face
Client delivery, risk and quality focus
Demonstrated project management skill
Good report writing skills, including experience in drafting and presenting to value propositions to clients
Sound financial knowledge and understanding & Business acumen
Good command of English both writing and speaking
Mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
Behavioural
A possessor of strong morals and ability to work under pressure
An innately inquisitive nature and a robust personality
Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship building skills, able to communicate effectively with team members through good listening, verbal and non-verbal communication
Investigative intuitiveness
Highly motivated, with a proven ability to work on own initiative within a challenging and dynamic work environment
Adaptable, unstructured problem-solving, managing change and ambiguity with ease
Passion for forensic and investigation work and willing to contribute to development of Deloitte Risk Advisory Africa Central regional team
