Manager (Fraud Investigations), Forensic group, Consulting Department

Компания "KPMG"

What we do:

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Across 143 countries and territories, 270 000 KPMG people deliver cutting-edge solutions for a huge range of clients, from leading brands to public bodies, global multi-nationals and local businesses.

The KPMG Forensic team in the Caucasus & Central Asia region is currently one of the most renowned practices in the market helping clients avoid risks associated with illicit activities. Our practice typically works for clients to help them either prevent or investigate misconduct by employees or external parties. The practice in Kazakhstan works on a wide variety of cases, including the following: simple employee misconduct, diversion of company assets, large-scale financial frauds, asset recovery, forensic audits of insolvent companies, fraud risk assessment, anti-money laundering (AML), anti-fraud and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) compliance.

We are seeking a Manager to join our team for a long-term project in Uralsk (accommodation is provided).

Responsibilities include managing the following project assignments:

• Investigation of fraud cases, analyzing financial and business operations of companies, their business processes and management from the perspective of financial fraud
• Reviewing financial and other documents to detect potentially suspicious transactions
• Providing assistance in asset tracing and consulting clients on potential asset recovery options
• Advising clients on strengthening internal and operating controls
• Interviewing various parties in the course of fraud investigation
• Preparation of documents containing vital information and fraud evidence for litigation
• Collecting and analyzing financial and operating data from public information sources
• Fraud risk management training to internal and external clients
• Communication with clients and maintaining successful client relationships
• Allocation of resources, developing project approach and overall management of group’s engagements
• Coaching and performance management of junior staff
• Participation in marketing activities of the department

To fill the role the candidate is expected to meet the following requirements:

• Higher education (preferably degree in economics, finance)
• At least 5 years of experience in audit or advisory functions in advisory firm (Big4 is a plus)
• Experience of managing small teams (preferably, consulting)
• Experience in fraud investigations and/or internal audit
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial statements, fundamentals of tax legislation (is a plus)
• Fluent English, Kazakh, Russian
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent project and people management skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and multitask
• Readiness to relocation or long business trips to Uralsk

What we offer?

• Full-time employment contract with high-quality benefits, including health and life insurance
• Reimbursement of housing rental expenses in Uralsk.
• Coverage of expenses for trips to your hometown once a quarter for 2 weeks.
• Comprehensive remuneration package, including annual bonus (based on KPI)
• 30 days of paid annual leave and an additional 5 sick leaves per year
• Working in a highly professional, stimulating ang challenging work environment for the company with strong position on the worldwide market
• Opportunities to grasp the whole business concepts from a shareholder and management board level point of view
• A wide range of training and development programs, including access to LinkedIn Learning – a platform that offers a broad array of courses to enhance your skills and knowledge
• Prestigious BRAVO award for our most outstanding performers
• Generous referral program: refer a talented friend to join our team, and you can reap the rewards
• Comfortable office space, featuring a recreation room with board games and PS5, a shower, and a coffee machine
• Exclusive privilege program, offering unique discounts from our partners (restaurants, hotels, fitness centers, stores, online learning platforms, and more)
• High-level corporate events, fostering connections and providing opportunities for personal and career growth