Assume that you have to hire someone who will have a high level of access in your company. What kinds of considerations should an HR person have when hiring someone like this?

“The human aspect” Please respond to the following:

Assume that you have to hire someone who will have a high level of access in your company. What kinds of considerations should an HR person have when hiring someone like this? Some organizations check your credit score. Is that fair?
What kinds of controls would you have in an accounting environment to avoid potential embezzlement? Name at least 5 controls and discuss how they would prevent someone from being able to embezzle money.