Job Title: Senior Fraud Investigator (Africa)
Basic functions
The Senior Fraud Investigator is tasked with supporting the Global Forensic Audit Manager in the implementation of the Global Antifraud Program in the areas of governance, fraud risk assessment, fraud investigation, fraud awareness training, and continuous monitoring. The goal of the program is to mitigate the risk of fraud to the organization through fraud prevention, detection, and deterrence.
Major activities
FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS (60%)
Travel within the region to lead or participate in fraud and misconduct investigations.
Gather evidence and provide recommendations to the Global Forensic Audit Manager for further investigative steps to be taken or closing of the case.
Maintain detailed documentation of all pertinent investigation information as outlined by the professional investigation methodology.
Interface with members of in-house or external counsel, prosecutors, law enforcement and corresponding financial institutions including the central bank.
Coordinate with the accounting and finance departments on the accuracy of General Ledger entries affecting the department.
Ensure compliance with the professional investigation methodology.
Perform extensive root cause analysis on detected fraud cases.
Monitor and track issues and corrective action plans relating to fraud incidents and control weaknesses
GLOBAL ANTIFRAUD PROGRAM (40%)
Support the Global Forensic Audit Manager in the implementation of the Global Antifraud Program in the areas of governance, fraud risk assessment, fraud investigation, fraud awareness training, and continuous monitoring.
Research areas related to fraud and provide summary papers outlining the key concepts.
Lead or support fraud risk assessments in the region.
Present approved fraud awareness training to management and audit staff.
Support Global Corporate Audit staff with fraud-related matters in the region.
Coordinate with the Knowledge Management Department to communicate lessons learned regarding fraud cases.
Develop the fraud library for the continuous monitoring efforts.
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS
Knowledge and Education
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) required. CPA, or CEH, a plus;
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS/Undergraduate) in relevant field required.
Bi-lingual proficiency in English (required) and French (preferred).
Experience in data analysis for fraud (ACL, IDEA, Benford’s Law) required.
Digital evidence experience a plus.
Exposure
Candidate must have 3 to 5 years of experience in fraud / forensic accounting / economic crime investigations from a background in internal audit, public accounting, law enforcement or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in international assignments.
At least 2 years of experience in in fraud management supervisory capacity.
Experience in micro credit industry, financial services, development banks or central banks in a supervising capacity.
Substantial knowledge of financial services industry, regulations and laws within the region.
Loss / damage calculations.
Providing testimony in court as a fact witness.
Job Skills
Candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Proficiency with fraud investigation techniques and familiarity with indicators of fraud.
Strong analytical skills in collecting and analyzing complex data sets and evaluating information and systems.
Effective interviewing skills with willingness to interview clients and staff in the field in challenging environments (security, terrain & weather).
Ability to work effectively in a professional global team environment.
Ability and willingness to travel as required (up to 75%) throughout Africa with occasional travel requirements to the International headquarters in the United States.
Maintain composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines in fast-paced environment while maintaining quality with a high degree of accuracy.
Able to assist in identifying and recommending workflow improvements through process mapping and process vulnerabilities identification.
Ability to identify fraud loss trending and assist in reporting of fraud loss, fraud saves, and recovery metrics.
Effective approach in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
Effective presentation/communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with customers, co-workers, staff, & external contacts.
How to apply
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FINCA&cws=1&rid=1205
Deadline: 28/06 /2013
