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Fraud & forensics lead at Randstad Global
Diemen - Netherlands, hybrid, fulltime
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people at the heart of everything we do
Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients, our talent, our employees and society. We combine our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies. This helps us support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We call this human forward.
Learn more about our mission, history and values on our website: www.randstad.com
BR&AF
The business risk and audit function (BR&AF) provides assurance and recommendations to the Executive Board and the Audit Committee on Randstad Group’s (risk) management, control and governance practices. Therefore the department facilitates in setting governance standards. It provides advice on internal control improvements, it conducts audits, special investigations and assignments worldwide on request of the Executive Board and Audit Committee. BR&AF’s responsibility includes the quarterly reporting based on: the risk and internal control self assessments, audit results, discussions on internal control weaknesses and analysis of the key risks reported throughout the company's management structure. This also substantiates the Group’s in-control statements.
The global function consists of team members operating through hubs spread over 4 continents. The team is organized in a matrix consisting of control & audit focus teams on business and functional areas (e.g. digital, talent, client, back office & shared service centers and fraud & forensics) and partners that are the linking pin to operating units (business risk & audit partners) with a global view. A support group is set up for professional practice, learning & development, quality improvement & methods, analytics and PMO.
Representatives of the different groups (Focus teams, BR&A Partners and support group) form the BR&AF core management team that reports to the Managing Director BR&AF.
how you will contribute
As Fraud & Forensics lead you lead the fraud & forensics specialist group within the business risk & audit function. In your role you:
- set up and roll out policies and a strategy for fraud and forensics befitting the company risk appetite and business principles.
- execute (preliminary) forensic investigations, lead interviews with relevant parties, and document findings and further recommendations.
- support the establishment and development of Randstad's internal controls and anti-fraud measures to mitigate the risk of fraud.
- support other project teams within the BR & AF function in the identification and evaluation of fraud risks, including providing guidance/support in validation of associated controls.
- are willing to travel. As the standard office locations for the BR&AF team are organised in hubs, like in the country mentioned, travelling is estimated to be about 20% to 30% of the job.
what you will be doing
- set up and roll out policies and a strategy for fraud and forensics befitting the company risk appetite and business principles
- in line with the fraud and forensic strategy define and execute on year plans for projects and programs, such as fraud risk assessments.
- oversee fraud and forensic projects globally ensuring adequate resources, internal or external, are in place.
- perform and lead fraud investigations projects and conduct thorough financial analysis to identify anomalies, discrepancies, and patterns that may indicate fraudulent behavior, and apply quantitative and qualitative techniques to assess the potential financial impact of fraudulent activities.
- apply advanced statistical methods and data visualization tools to detect irregularities, potential fraud schemes, or suspicious activities.
- collaborate with various stakeholders during fraud investigations, e.g., legal counsel, internal audit teams, and external parties.
- prepare comprehensive reports including detailed analysis of the fraud investigations, the methods used, and the impact of fraudulent impact, for both internal and external usage.
- lead the development of fraud awareness programs and deliver training sessions.
- work closely with BR&AP Focus team colleagues to evaluate the design and implementation of internal controls and provide recommendations to improve internal control systems to mitigate the risk of fraud.
- ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and professional guidelines while conducting investigations and handling sensitive information.
who will you work with
- legal counterparts (including legal compliance leads) both at global as well as in our operating companies
- MD BR&AF, BR&AF MT
- business risk & audit partners
- external co-source partners
- CFOs and General Managers in various countries
what you will bring
Your hands-on and in depth understanding of fraud scenarios, social patterns/motivations, hands-on investigative methods and data analytics concepts translates into your professional approach to fraud investigations and prevention. You constantly seek to understand root causes for fraud cases that took place not just on a personal level but also in a broader social and business context. In your work you look for ways to increase fraud awareness, limit possibilities to commit fraud as well as challenging the status quo on the methods applied to identify potential fraud cases. For you, leveraging data analytics is a vital part of your work.
As a Fraud & forensics lead you:
- have minimum 10 years of relevant experience
- have postgraduate CFE complimented with a CPA and/or CIA or comparable accreditation
- have level BEC B1/B2 or higher Business English, preferably combined with proficiency in one of the following languages: Dutch, Spanish, French, Italian and /or German
- have a strong independent mindset
- are experienced in international stakeholder management & change
- are an innovative thinker that challenges the status quo
- have an agile and flexible working style and passion for on the job coaching and development
- have a pragmatic, realistic yet ambitious vision on fraud and forensics
- have a methodical way of working with a deep understanding of social aspects and drivers connecting with stakeholders in different settings
- analyzed different types of structured and unstructured data sources as part of investigations and analyses as well as execute fraud forensic interviews in different social and cultural contexts
- make fraud prevention fun and exiting
your competencies
Within Randstad we defined the following Human Forward Leadership competencies:
- delighting people: connect people (client, talent, employee, society), building strong client relationships and delivering client-centric solutions.
- performing today: resourcefulness securing and developing resources effectively and efficiently.
- leading change: manages ambiguity operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
- securing the future: drives vision and purpose painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others into action.
- creating clarity - showing line of sight: making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems and provides direction, is delegating and removing obstacles to get work done
- courage to challenge: shows courage and confidence to speak up skilfully, challenging others even when they are confronted with resistance or unfamiliar circumstances
- collaborates, reaches out, you excel in organizational sensitivity: manoeuvering comfortably through complex policy, process and people-related organizational dynamics recognising the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
what’s in it for you
We put people at the heart of everything we do. Our employment conditions reflect this and are in accordance with the applicable (local) Randstad employment policies and related personnel guide.
We want our teams and talent to reflect the rich diversity of the societies we serve. We thrive for an environment of belonging, safety and confidence. So everyone can bring their whole selves to work and flourish. Learn more about equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at randstad here.
If you recognize yourself in the profile above, we invite you to apply for this role. For more information you can reach out to our recruitment business partner: dorine.sluijmer@randstad.com
The recruitment procedure consists of a screening and at least two interviews. Later in the process, an (online) assessment and a job offer conversation take place.
To apply, please submit your resume (CV) and a cover letter.
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Note: If there are several candidates of equal suitability for a vacancy within the Global Business Risk & Audit Function, and (personal) impact due to the new BR&AF structure on the local function performed today is not or cannot be ruled out (entirely), priority will be given to the employee currently working in a local quality/compliance/risk and audit position.
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