Job Description

Title: Head of Investigation (DEPZ/CEPZ/KEPZ)

Company Name: Youngone Group - Chittagong

Vacancy: --

Location: Chattogram, Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 10 years

Published: 3 Apr 2024

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Close to 10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the field of corporate investigations, due diligence, forensic accounting, investigation related work or similar job nature.
∎ Well versed in the execution of fraud investigation work, i.e. to uncover fraud, misconduct or wrongdoing, in the review of fraud cases.
∎ Strong practical experience in applying COSO framework to perform risk assessment in the proper performance of investigation, as well as those established Fraud Risk Management Guide & its related principles as recommended by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
∎ Proactive in addressing, clarifying, assessing and responding to the queries and requests on matters related to fraud related escalations from stakeholders.
∎ An individual who is highly observant, a self-starter with determination, enjoy investigatory work with strong passion about discovering the truth in a professional manner, detailed oriented, analytical, inquisitive, resourceful, logical thinking yet skeptical about facts, calm, patient, energetic enough to strive under pressures to meet deadlines, and being knowledgeable about the requirements on how to conduct the investigation to find, analyze & present the critical evidence to the Investigation Committee and to industrial relations tribunal, regulator, police or in court (as instructed & approved by the Investigation Committee on a case-to-case basis).
∎ This role is directly reporting to the Global Head of Investigation (GHOI), a fully independent role which is free from any influence or compromise by the local people, companies or parties who may have vested interests in those cases under investigation.
∎ Opportunity is also available for the successful candidate in this role to booster his career into other inter-related specialisms such as internal audit, governance, compliance, legal, HR or IT, provided he or she is able to produce proven track records over an assigned timeframe which will be assessed by the GHOI.
∎ Close to 10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the field of corporate investigations, due diligence, forensic accounting, investigation related work or similar job nature.
∎ Well versed in the execution of fraud investigation work, i.e. to uncover fraud, misconduct or wrongdoing, in the review of fraud cases.
∎ Strong practical experience in applying COSO framework to perform risk assessment in the proper performance of investigation, as well as those established Fraud Risk Management Guide & its related principles as recommended by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
∎ Proactive in addressing, clarifying, assessing and responding to the queries and requests on matters related to fraud related escalations from stakeholders.
∎ An individual who is highly observant, a self-starter with determination, enjoy investigatory work with strong passion about discovering the truth in a professional manner, detailed oriented, analytical, inquisitive, resourceful, logical thinking yet skeptical about facts, calm, patient, energetic enough to strive under pressures to meet deadlines, and being knowledgeable about the requirements on how to conduct the investigation to find, analyze & present the critical evidence to the Investigation Committee and to industrial relations tribunal, regulator, police or in court (as instructed & approved by the Investigation Committee on a case-to-case basis).
∎ This role is directly reporting to the Global Head of Investigation (GHOI), a fully independent role which is free from any influence or compromise by the local people, companies or parties who may have vested interests in those cases under investigation.
∎ Opportunity is also available for the successful candidate in this role to booster his career into other inter-related specialisms such as internal audit, governance, compliance, legal, HR or IT, provided he or she is able to produce proven track records over an assigned timeframe which will be assessed by the GHOI.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Perform fraud risk assessment, conduct & conclude reviews in relation to the fraud cases or fraud related allegations within tight deadlines.
∎ Spearhead, manage & execute the entire fraud investigation programs in order to identify, analyze and substantiate investigation work performance which ensure sufficient scope coverage as well as objective and independent assessment and reasonable decisions taken to conclude fraud cases and allegations with robust justification.
∎ Perform detailed investigations, analysis, verification and review of all the cases as arisen, conduct interviews/interrogation and collect relevant evidence in relation to the cases.
∎ Responsible for the entire documentation, reporting and presentation of the fraud cases in line with company’s Investigation Handbook.
∎ Document findings and conclusions in line with the investigation outcome.
∎ Write clear and concise reports for investigation findings and report outcome for presentation to the appropriate authority at the local, global & corporate level.
∎ Interact and engage with senior stakeholders to junior workers wherever applicable in the cases that have arisen to ensure successfully drive sensitive issues and the related processes timely, efficiently and effectively.
∎ In the event of genuine fraud has been detected, gather and compile concrete evidence to support the preparation of charges, statement of facts, investigation proof papers for cases to be prosecuted in the legal court, and on a need- to-basis, the Head of Investigation may need to attend the court hearing, industrial tribunal’s mitigation session, in the presence of the legal counsel who represents the company.
∎ Act as a key point of contact as soon as any fraud related cases (official or anonymous nature) have arisen which have implications on the company’s entities, units and factories in Bangladesh.
∎ Responsible for training, coaching & updating organizational stakeholders on corporate fraud awareness and prevention programs.
∎ Role Overview
∎ As the Head of Investigation of your assigned zone (i.e. DEPZ, CEPZ or KEPZ), you will be fully in charge and responsible for the investigation work of your designated zone. Of course, you will also be seconded to the other zone to render your expertise and support other zone’s investigation work, depending on the nature of cases as arisen, from time to time. You will be independently reporting to the Global Head of Investigation and Corporate Chief Investigator, and to submit a final investigation report to the Investigation Committee. As a Zone Head of Investigation, you are required to strictly adhered to the company’s Investigation Handbook in the performance of your duties and responsibilities, as well as to follow the specified principles, structure, practical guidance on conduct of the investigation, gathering and handling of evidence together with the stipulated process and procedures.
∎ You shall demonstrate the highest level of professional investigation expertise and maintain the highest ethical standards and due professional care in all your work. The role requires travelling between plants within the 3 zones as stated above.
∎ Key Responsibilities
∎ Perform fraud risk assessment, conduct & conclude reviews in relation to the fraud cases or fraud related allegations within tight deadlines.
∎ Spearhead, manage & execute the entire fraud investigation programs in order to identify, analyze and substantiate investigation work performance which ensure sufficient scope coverage as well as objective and independent assessment and reasonable decisions taken to conclude fraud cases and allegations with robust justification.
∎ Perform detailed investigations, analysis, verification and review of all the cases as arisen, conduct interviews/interrogation and collect relevant evidence in relation to the cases.
∎ Responsible for the entire documentation, reporting and presentation of the fraud cases in line with company’s Investigation Handbook.
∎ Document findings and conclusions in line with the investigation outcome.
∎ Write clear and concise reports for investigation findings and report outcome for presentation to the appropriate authority at the local, global & corporate level.
∎ Interact and engage with senior stakeholders to junior workers wherever applicable in the cases that have arisen to ensure successfully drive sensitive issues and the related processes timely, efficiently and effectively.
∎ In the event of genuine fraud has been detected, gather and compile concrete evidence to support the preparation of charges, statement of facts, investigation proof papers for cases to be prosecuted in the legal court, and on a need- to-basis, the Head of Investigation may need to attend the court hearing, industrial tribunal’s mitigation session, in the presence of the legal counsel who represents the company.
∎ Act as a key point of contact as soon as any fraud related cases (official or anonymous nature) have arisen which have implications on the company’s entities, units and factories in Bangladesh.
∎ Responsible for training, coaching & updating organizational stakeholders on corporate fraud awareness and prevention programs.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Chattogram, Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

1) Interested person with required qualification should apply online with updated details resume and information.

2) Application addressed to - Managing Director, Youngone Group, Chattogram.

3) Only short listed candidate with requisite qualification will call for interview.