Forensic Investigator

Job Summary

Responsible for implementation of an effective anti-fraud environment to deter and detect fraud, investigate incidents and build capabilities to improve control environment using digital forensics.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out forensic investigations into cases of suspected fraud
• Conduct fraud awareness campaigns for all stakeholders
• Undertaking fraud risk assessment to strengthen mitigation measures
• Investigate and manage chain of custody of evidence for decision making and support due process
• Conduct reviews and deep dives to ascertain control effectiveness
• Develop analytics and forward-looking trend analysis to enable enhanced fraud detection techniques
• Update fraud database and prepare monthly statistical reports
• Conduct investigations requiring digital forensics tools/capability and build the internal digital forensics capability.
• Engagement with law enforcement agencies such as IFIU and represent the company in court proceedings.
• Support preparation of monthly Operations Committee reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• CISA/CFA is an added advantage

Experience

• At least 5 years’ working experience in an audit-related field 2 of which must be in forensic audits.

Competencies

• In depth understanding of insurance operations and concepts
• Good understanding of legislative framework related to fraud investigation
• Understanding of security and incident management processes and controls
• Investigation assessment techniques
• Risk response strategies
• Knowledge of audit procedures
• Common Laws on fraud, corruption and bribery
• Good knowledge of insurance and information systems
• Use of digital forensic tools
• Report writing-ability to develop reports
• Decision making ability to make strategic decisions in an effective manner.
• High moral and ethical standing