Job Description

Skills:

Accounting, Finance, Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA). forensic accounting, auditing, or financial investigation, MS Excel, QuickBooks

Analyze financial reports, documents, and records; audit financial records of public and private agencies and companies; prepare various reports; perform audit control functions; provide technical assistance to agency staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Analyze financial records, bank statements, and transactions to uncover fraud, theft, or embezzlement.

• Conduct interviews with stakeholders to gather information and corroborate evidence.
• Gather and preserve evidence while maintaining a strict chain of custody for legal proceedings.
• Detect anomalies, patterns, and trends indicative of illicit activity.
• Draft comprehensive reports detailing findings, quantifying financial losses, and recommending improvements to internal controls.
• Collaborate with legal teams, potentially providing expert testimony in court, hearings, or arbitration.
• Evaluate internal controls to identify vulnerabilities and prevent future financial risks to the agency.

Experience and Skills

• Background in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Proven experience in forensic accounting, auditing, or financial investigation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent investigative and research skills.
• High level of integrity, strong attention to detail, and excellent communications skills for reporting and interviews.
• Familiarity with auditing standards and procedures.

Job Tags

Contract work

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