Role Summary:

This role is responsible for conducting risk-based internal audits, evaluating process controls, and providing clear recommendations to improve efficiency and compliance. It also leads investigations into fraud and unethical behavior, develops fraud prevention tools and policies, and monitors related risks across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Internal Audit: 

• Conduct risk based internal audits based on corporate objectives, high risk areas and top management inputs.
• Ensuring adherence to the Digikala group Internal Audit, Fraud management and Risk Management methodologies
• Assess effectiveness of performed internal audits
• Identify areas for process improvement and operational efficiencies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement recommended process enhancements.
• Stay updated on changes in regulations and proactively adapt audit procedures accordingly.
• Assess and monitor process risks before performing related process audit.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports with clear findings, recommendations, and action plans.
• Present audit results and insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders

2)      Fraud & Ethics

• Lead and participate in investigations of suspected fraudulent or unethical activities, including financial fraud, identity theft, cybercrime, and internal fraud.
• Develop and implement fraud detection and ethics management strategies and tools.
• Identify potential fraud risks to the organization's, assets, reputation, and stakeholders.
• Create and update fraud prevention and ethics management policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and implement new software or systems that enhance fraud prevention and risk management efforts.
• Collect, analyze, and preserve evidence for use in legal proceedings.
• Prepare regular reports on fraud trends, investigation outcomes, and risk assessments for senior management and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications:

•   Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or any related field. A Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) is preferred.
•   Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in internal audit or fraud management.
•  Strong knowledge of financial and operational processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
•     Excellent analytical and communication skills.
•   Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships across the organization.