About the Role / About the Job
The role entails managing the GA Hotline and overseeing sensitive investigations into various forms of misconduct including fraud, policy violations, and procurement irregularities. You will lead a specialized investigations team, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and promote a culture of fraud prevention across the organization. The position requires dedication to operational excellence, including timely handling of cases, effective resource allocation, and continuous improvement of investigation processes.
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Operational Responsibilities
- Operate the GA Hotline end-to-end including triage, case assignment, and reporting on case ageing, themes, and outcomes.
- Lead and personally direct sensitive, complex investigations spanning fraud, misconduct, conflict of interest, procurement irregularities, and corruption, and policy violations.
- Allocate resources and mentor a specialist investigations team through coaching, development, and driving certification and Saudization.
- Oversee evidence collection, chain-of-custody, investigative interviews, and digital forensics in adherence to investigative protocols.
- Lead the forensic data analytics program covering high-risk schemes such as duplicate payments, ghost vendors, payroll fraud, bid-rigging, and expense manipulation.
- Prepare clear and factual investigation reports that comply with legal and regulatory standards, and present findings to the GA, Legal, HR, and senior management.
- Ensure cases are handled in a timely manner and generate reports in accordance with Saudi Labor Law.
- Conduct periodic fraud risk assessments and identify emerging fraud schemes or vulnerabilities.
- Advocate for a fraud prevention culture, implement red flag reporting, and deliver training on fraud prevention and GA Hotline Procedures.
- Own the Fraud Risk Management Program (FRMP) aligned with COSO/ACFE 2023.
- Domestic travel and on-call availability for time-critical investigations (25–35%).
General Operational Responsibilities
- Provide assistance to other business units on relevant issues; participate in routine checks to maintain high safety and quality standards.
- Ensure health, safety, and environmental impacts are managed effectively within the workplace.
- Adapt and participate in any programs or operational changes; conduct relevant work in line with strategic initiatives.
- Support the organization in extraordinary events such as contractor claims, dispute reviews, and arbitration participation.
- Perform any additional activities as required by the company, both onsite and remotely.
- Proactively seek information relevant to your role and stay updated on context to identify potential opportunities and challenges.
- Contribute to the execution and delivery of activities to ensure continuity of work in the absence of colleagues.
Product / Process Improvement Responsibilities
- Proactively evaluate and improve the effectiveness of processes within the designated department to increase efficiency.
Physical Working Conditions
- Normal office working conditions; travel for training or company events when required.
Job Qualifications and Requirements
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive forensic, investigation, or internal audit experience.
- Preferably experienced with Audit Firms and/or in the Oil & Gas, energy, and drilling services sectors.
- Strong capabilities in interviewing, analytical thinking, and forensic examination.
- Demonstrated experience in leading a whistleblower or hotline function and managing the full investigation lifecycle.
- Mastery of ACFE Investigation Standards, evidence handling protocols, and interview techniques.
- Proficient in forensic analytics tools (ACL/Arbutus, IDEA, Power BI, Python, SQL) and digital forensic tools (EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite).
- Familiarity with Saudi Labor Law, Anti-Bribery Law, Anti-Cyber Crime Law, NAZAHA reporting, and PDPL.
- Exceptional integrity, discretion, and executive presence; English fluency required.
Education and Certifications
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, law, forensic accounting, or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
- Required: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) strongly preferred.
- Highly desirable: Additional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CAMS, CISA, EnCE, or GCFE.
