Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
Certified fraud examiners obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding the resolution of fraud allegations. They can coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities as well.
A certified fraud examiner will be responsible to assemble data for all investigative activities,
Preparing written reports as per that data, analyzing financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures. Their job duties include interviewing witnesses or suspects and taking statements, reviewing reports of suspected fraud to determine the need for further investigation, then conducting in-depth investigations of suspicious financial activity.
Preparing evidence for presentation in court, coordinating investigative efforts with law enforcement officers and attorneys, testifying in court regarding investigation findings, recommending actions in fraud cases, evaluating business operations to identify risk areas for fraud are all part of the job role of association of certified fraud examiner. Also, create and maintain logs about fraudulent activity, maintain knowledge of current events, advise businesses or agencies on ways to improve fraud detection, provide training, design, implement, or maintain fraud detection tools, and research or evaluate new technologies for use in fraud detection systems all fall under the responsibility of certified fraud examiners.
Proper knowledge of the law & government regulations, economics & accounting, computer & electronics, and mathematics are required to be successful in this position. Good communication and listening skills are essential to be a certified fraud examiner.
Qualifications
Every career requires an element of study and academic qualification, and there can be several study routes and pathways you can take. In following any academic pathway you will study subjects that contribute to the specialised knowledge required to achieve your career goals. These qualifications provide a future employer with the evidence that you have the desired knowledge, understanding and experience of their industry, so it’s important to consider the various types of qualifications available to you and to understand how they can boost your career and create opportunities for you.
- B.Sc. Forensic Science
- M.Sc. Forensic Science
Tasks
- Maintain knowledge of current events and trends in such areas as money laundering and criminal tools and techniques.
- Train others in fraud detection and prevention techniques.
- Research or evaluate new technologies for use in fraud detection systems.
- Prepare evidence for presentation in court.
- Obtain and serve subpoenas.
- Negotiate with responsible parties to arrange for recovery of losses due to fraud.
- Conduct field surveillance to gather case-related information.
- Arrest individuals to be charged with fraud.
- Testify in court regarding investigation findings.
- Advise businesses or agencies on ways to improve fraud detection.
Progression Routes
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