Forensic Auditor – Investigation at Dangote Group Full Time NEW

Job Title: Forensic Auditor – Investigation

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Forensic Auditor – Investigations is responsible for leading and executing complex investigations into fraud, financial misconduct, and ethical breaches of company policy across the organization.
• This role applies forensic expertise to uncover risk, gather and analyze evidence, manage investigative processes, engage stakeholders, and report outcomes in a timely and transparent manner.
• In addition, the position supports fraud risk management initiatives, enhances internal controls, contributes to compliance and ethics frameworks, and where required, acts as a liaison during legal proceedings related to investigations.
• This role is critical in safeguarding the Group’s assets, ensuring accountability, and fostering a culture of integrity across all business units.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Investigations Management:

• Serve as the primary lead for all internal investigations relating to fraud, corruption, financial misreporting, conflict of interest, asset misappropriation, harassment, and other misconduct.
• Develop structured investigation plans, including scoping, resource allocation, and timelines.
• Conduct confidential interviews while maintaining due process and fairness
• Maintain detailed case files and ensure documentation integrity.
• Draft concise, evidence-based reports with findings, root cause, and actionable recommendations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Legal Proceedings:

• Serve as primary liaison with Legal, HR, Compliance, and business leaders throughout investigations.
• Ensure all investigations comply with internal policies and legal regulations.
• Provide regular updates and briefings to senior leadership.
• Support disciplinary or legal actions based on investigative findings.
• Represent the organization in legal proceedings when necessary.

Fraud Risk Management & Advisory:

• Analyze case trends and root causes to recommend improvements to internal controls.
• Contribute to anti-fraud and ethics policy development.
• Conduct fraud risk awareness training.
• Provide fraud risk inputs to enterprise risk assessments.

Governance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

• Manage a case tracking system for reporting and trend analysis. · Generate dashboards and periodic reports for executive review.
• Benchmark investigation procedures against industry standards.
• Contribute to the revisions of Whistleblower, Ethics, and Investigation Protocols.

Technology & Data Analytics in Investigations:

• Leverage forensic tools and data analytics to detect anomalies and risk indicators
• Apply digital forensic methods and continuous monitoring practices to improve investigative effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Forensics, or related discipline; a Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Certifications such as CFE, ACA, ACCA, CIA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in investigations, forensic audit, compliance, or law enforcement.
• Expertise in investigative protocols, fraud schemes, and evidence documentation.
• Experience with forensic and data analytics tools.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and independence.
• Strong verbal/written communication; report writing.
• High integrity, objectivity, and professional skepticism.
• Willingness to travel within and outside the country, as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to make a significant impact on our business through data-driven insights.
• Private Health Insurance
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Career Advancement.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.