A career in our Forensics team offers the opportunity to help identify vulnerabilities and develop strategies to manage the identified fraud risks. We work to prevent, respond to, and remediate a wide range of business threats, risks, and complex issues.
The primary purpose of this role is to support the organization in identifying, investigating, and mitigating financial fraud and other irregularities. This role plays a critical part in identifying vulnerabilities within the organization, developing risk management strategies, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, while consistently reflecting Landmark’s core values: LEAD with integrity- Listen, Empower, Adapt, and Deliver.
Responsibilities1. Forensic reviews
•Conduct comprehensive investigations of suspected frauds as per standard investigation methodologies.
•Work closely to gather forensic evidence, conduct data analytics, in-depth reviews, and produce investigative findings.
•Maintain continuous, close collaboration with seniors and other team members to ensure seamless and effective feedback throughout all phases of the projects.
•Prepare detailed investigative reports, outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations for action.
2. Risk assessments and mitigation
•Identify vulnerabilities that created fraud opportunities within the organization.
•Undertake proactive risk assessments, process reviews, and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks.
•Develop and implement strategies to mitigate the identified risks and prevent future occurrences.
3. Dispute assistance
•Work closely with the Business and other teams to take appropriate actions on identified fraud cases.
•Collaborate with legal teams and external advisors to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.
4. Culture building
•Fostering an ethical culture within the organization by providing training, conducting workshops, and promoting ethical practices.
5. Technology expertise
•Demonstrate proficiency in leading forensic eDiscovery tools such as Intella, Relativity, or other industry-standard software.
•Demonstrate the ability to review and analyze complex data, including proficiency in data analytics applications such as MS Excel, MS Access, and IDEA.
•Knowledge of statistical platforms such as Python, R, SAS would be an added advantage.
•Utilize the tools to conduct forensic audits and proactive fraud reviews, tailored to specific case requirements
- Strong academic record, including a degree and a relevant accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or an MBA in Finance.
- Post qualification experience of 3-4 years in Forensics Investigations Line of Services.
- Should have relevant prior experience in Statutory Audit / Internal Audit.
- Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm
- Professional qualification in fraud examination would be an added advantage
- Project Management experience
- Fluent English communication skills
- Effective presentation skills
Our journey started in 1973 with a single store in Bahrain. Since then, we have grown into a global retail and hospitality group. The proud creator of 25 plus value led, own-built brands across retail, hospitality, food, and leisure.
Over the years, our UAE - based group has evolved into a comprehensive retail and hospitality entity, with over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets, panning the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today, Landmark Group is one of GCC's largest omnichannel retailers and India's top home and fashion retailer.
We take immense pride in the organic growth of our retail brands, which have blossomed into household names. From Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, to Funcity, to name a few, our brands span across a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade.
Skills Required
- Degree and a relevant accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or MBA in Finance
- Post qualification experience of 3-4 years in Forensics Investigations
- Relevant prior experience in Statutory Audit / Internal Audit
- Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm
- Professional qualification in fraud examination
- Project Management experience
- Fluent English communication skills
- Effective presentation skills
What We Do
Founded in 1973 in Bahrain, Landmark Group has grown to become one of the largest and most successful omnichannel retail and hospitality conglomerates, with presence across 17 countries in the Middle East, Africa, India and Southeast Asia. Based in the UAE since 1990, the Group owns and operates 21 established homegrown and 4 franchise brands across an extensive network of more than 2,200 outlets, encompassing a gross leasable area of 30 million square feet. Landmark Group's success is driven by its diverse portfolio of established brands, across multiple retail categories, offering a comprehensive range of products across fashion, home, groceries and electronics. These include Centrepoint, Max Fashion, Home Centre, Babyshop, Splash, Shoemart, Lifestyle, Viva, Emax, Home Box, Styli, Shoexpress, Spar and Easybuy. Beyond retail, Landmark Group has diversified into the leisure, fitness and hospitality sectors with brands like Fitness First, Citymax, Fun City, Fun Ville, Zafran and Carluccio’s. The Group boasts unparalleled logistics capabilities, owning the MENA region's largest privately-owned distribution hub - Omega Logistics and Logistiq, which offers state-of-the-art third-party logistics services. Landmark Group places a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional value and achieving customer satisfaction throughout its comprehensive product range. Across its loyalty programmes, the Group enjoys a loyal customer base with more than 35 million active users. The company has a dedicated workforce of more than 53,000 employees and continues to be certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) since 2017.
