About This Role
Leading fraud prevention, detection, and investigation efforts across manufacturing operations is the core of this role. The Forensic Accountant will examine financial records, identify irregularities, conduct forensic audits, and support management in preventing and resolving financial misconduct. This position suits a detail-oriented professional with relevant Ghanaian or international forensic accounting certifications and experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Proactively review financial transactions, procurement records, payroll data, and inventory systems to identify anomalies, red flags, or potential fraud
- Design and implement fraud prevention strategies, policies, and controls tailored to manufacturing operations
- Conduct regular data analytics to detect patterns indicative of fraud, including duplicate payments, ghost employees, inflated invoices, or procurement collusion
- Lead confidential investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, asset misappropriation, financial statement fraud, or other financial misconduct
- Gather, preserve, and document electronic and physical evidence in accordance with legal and evidentiary standards
- Conduct forensic interviews with employees, vendors, or other parties as part of investigation procedures
- Prepare detailed investigation reports with findings, evidence summaries, and recommended disciplinary or corrective actions
- Assess the organization's vulnerability to fraud and financial crime across all departments (procurement, payroll, sales, inventory, cash handling)
- Review and test internal controls, recommending enhancements to mitigate identified risks
- Ensure compliance with Ghanaian anti-corruption laws, tax regulations, and international best practices
- Prepare forensic reports and evidence for potential disciplinary hearings, civil litigation, or referral to law enforcement (e.g., EOCO, Police CID)
- Liaise with external counsel, regulators, or auditors as required during investigations
- Provide expert analysis and testimony if internal or external legal proceedings arise
- Develop and deliver training programs for employees and management on fraud awareness, red flags, and reporting mechanisms
- Promote a culture of integrity and ethical conduct across the organization
- Prepare regular fraud risk and investigation status reports for senior management and the Audit Committee
- Maintain confidential case files and investigation records in a secure and organized manner
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Forensic Accounting, or a related field
- Professional certification from a recognized Ghanaian or international body such as CITLFA - Ghana, CPFA - ICFA Ghana, CFE) or equivalent forensic accounting certification
