The Team Member: Anti-Fraud & Investigation plays a critical role in protecting Access Bank PLC from financial crimes, fraud, and misconduct. This position is responsible for investigating and analyzing fraudulent activities, conducting risk assessments, and implementing strategies to prevent fraud within the bank’s operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute investigations according to the established standards and procedures, using various tools and techniques such as interviews, document reviews, data analysis, and forensic accounting.
- Prepare clear, concise, and factual investigation reports that document the findings, root causes, recommendations, and lessons learned.
- Communicate and coordinate with relevant stakeholders throughout the investigation process, ensuring confidentiality, independence, and objectivity.
- Follow up on the implementation of corrective actions and preventive measures recommended by the investigations.
- Provide advice and guidance on fraud prevention and detection strategies, policies, and best practices.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the investigation function and the internal audit department.
- Performing data analysis, risk assessment, and fraud monitoring to identify fraud trends, patterns, and anomalies.
- Identify and report on emerging trends, risks, and issues related to fraud, corruption, misconduct, and non-compliance in the bank.
- Reporting and escalating fraud incidents and cases to the relevant authorities and stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.
- Collaborating with other units and departments within the bank to ensure compliance with anti-fraud policies and procedures.
- Providing training and awareness on fraud prevention and mitigation to the bank staff and customers.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Anti
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