Investigation Officer II – Accountant/Auditor at Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

JOB GRADE – EACC 8” (2 POSTS), REF: EACC/FSC/IOIIA/4

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the jobholder is responsible for the investigation of corruption and economic crimes, and unethical conduct, tracing corruptly acquired assets, and supporting prosecution of cases in court.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigating cases of corruption and economic crimes;
• Identifying and tracing corruptly acquired assets;
• Preserving assets that are subject of investigation; Compiling and submitting investigation reports;
• Supporting civil proceedings against any person for the recovery of corruptly acquired property or benefits;
• Observing the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct, and integrity in the investigation and prosecution of corruption and economic crimes cases.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment as an Investigation Officer II – Accountant/Auditor, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum relevant work experience of five (5) years, two (2) of which must be in Criminal investigations;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/ Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), ACCA, CISA or CIA qualification;
• Be a member of a relevant professional body;
• Certificate in any of the following courses lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution: Economic Crimes and Intelligence Course; Public Corruption Investigations Course, Basic Investigations Course, Governance,
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Course; Fraud Investigation and Prosecution; Fraud Course, Criminal Investigations Course.
• Certificate in computer application skills.