Job Description

Job Description

Primary responsibilities for 1) conducting Code of Business Conduct investigations across the Company; 2) implementation of internal fraud detection projects.

Investigations are conducted to ensure compliance with government laws and regulations, and Company-specific policies, procedures, and standards. The types of investigations range from lower risk violations to complex matters involving accounting/financial/legal risks. This position is responsible for fully understanding all aspects of the Companys business; being able to understand and navigate complex issues referred for investigation; being able to successfully navigate cross border operations.

Fraud detection efforts include the ability to evaluate root cause of incidents to implement proactive fraud, waste and abuse review using data analysis and other tools.

* Lead and manage investigations globally into alleged violations of the Companys Code of Business Conduct to ensure compliance with government laws and regulations, and Company-specific policies, procedures, and standards. Investigations range from lower risk violations to complex matters involving financial, legal, and reputational risks.
* Responsible for all aspects of the investigative process from development of investigative plans, fact gathering, data analysis, forensic review of electronic data, interviewing, reporting and case management.
* Partner and collaborate with global stakeholders across functions (i.e., Human Resources, Strategic Security, Employee Relations, Legal and other departments) to ensure that investigations are conducted fairly, consistently, in compliance with local regulations and in a timely manner.
* Serve as a liaison and subject matter expert on investigative and compliance related matters.
* Communicate investigative findings to relevant stakeholders including senior leadership and the Ethics and Compliance Committee.

Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. Preferable field include criminal justice, law, accounting, audit.

Related Work Experience: At least 7 years

A professional certification, advanced degree, or proven track record in the field of corporate investigations.

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or prior experience with fraud investigations preferred.

Work Focus

* Requires the ability to develop and gain a full understanding of all aspects of the Companys business, policies, and procedures.
* Able to understand and navigate complex issues referred for investigation and cross border operations.
* Able to perform analysis and review of financial data to include the ability to pull data independently from financial and other systems as applicable.
* Able to write clear and concise investigative reports where minimal editing is required
* Manage and prioritize a varied case load effectively and efficiently, managing multiple and shifting priorities.
* Advanced ability to professionally conduct claimant, witness, and subject interviews in accordance with company standards and local legal frameworks.
* Able to assess overall internal control processes during an investigation to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of the control environment. Able to articulate control gaps or observations to various stakeholders including audit and management.
* Able to exercise sound and independent judgment and maintain confidentiality.
* Ability to remain independent and objective when performing investigations; adhering to the facts and standards and not being unduly influenced by operating management.

Technical Skills

* Company Policies. Knowledge of and ability to analyze effect of Company policies on client activities.
* Fraud Detection. Knowledge of the incidences and causes of fraud in the industry and the approaches to reduce the threat.
* Investigative Skill: Ability to apply investigative techniques and principles to collect and evaluate relevant case information; report facts in the proper format; obtain truthful accounts of incidents/issues.
* Professional Skepticism. Ability and inclination to tactfully yet forcefully pursue understanding and verification to the point of reasonable assurance.
* Computer Forensics, Investigations: Knowledge of computer forensics and investigative techniques related to computer crime. Includes the ability to apply this knowledge in assisting Corporate Security and law enforcement in investigating incidents.
* Audit Data Analysis. Ability to perform data analyses on extracted data to identify unusual activity (e.g., duplicate payments or vendors) or significant transactions (e.g., large payments). This includes the ability to perform electronic data analysis.
* Materiality. Ability to judge the importance or unimportance of financial and non-financial information to determine the most relevant information and its impact and implications.
* Forensics: Ability to use specific forensic tools for review and analysis.
* Interviewing: Advanced ability to professionally interview employees.
* Communication: excellent oral and written skills.

Communication Focus

* Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Able to influence, collaborate, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, at all levels of the organization regarding highly sensitive matters.
* Able to communicate clearly and concisely investigation findings in writing and orally including control deficiencies or weaknesses, fraud topics, root cause, and recommendations.

Key Knowledge Requirements

Mastery of (Required)

Experience with case management and compliance tools or programs such as NAVEX

Experience with forensic data review tools such as intella, cellebrite, etc.

Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and videoconferencing applications

Broad expertise in (Good to Have)

Second language a plus

Basic working knowledge of SAP, concur and other financial platforms

Relocation may be offered

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to whats possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors curious, empowered, inclusive and agile and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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