Sr. Regional Financial Investigator at World Vision Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As Senior Regional Investigator, Global Financial Investigation you will work independently, with little or no supervision to analyze allegations, initiate, plan, lead and conduct investigations of corruption and financial misconduct. Write reports documenting investigative plans and investigative results, and follow-up on specific investigation assignments. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the WVI Senior Manager - Global Financial Investigations to perform a wide range of investigative tasks.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiate, plan, conduct, support, and oversee investigations related to complex fraud, corruption, bribery, kickbacks, extortion, conflict-of-interest, product substitution, embezzlement, theft, ethical misconduct, mismanagement, waste and abuse.
• Prepare and evaluate detailed reports, such as investigative plans, engagement memos, reports of investigation, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and quarterly investigative reports. Provide oral and written briefings to senior leadership.
• Conduct a full range of investigative activities to include, but not limited to, analyzing information in Ethics Point, documents, such as financial records, conducting research, conducting surveillance, using data analytic and computer forensic tools, and conducting witness and subject interviews.
• Coordinate and conduct investigative activities in conjunction with other WV investigators across the WV Global Centre (GC), National Offices (NO), Regional Offices, law enforcement agencies, donors, NGOs, banks, and other entities.
• Provide investigative training and guidance to staff and junior investigators regarding detecting and investigating misconduct.
• Develop and support the implementation of investigation manuals, and preventive measures to mitigate fraud risk. Identify fraud trends and recommend appropriate actions to mitigate the risk to WV.
• Leading investigative and support teams, training and building capacity of the investigator assigned on investigative assignments.
• Work strategically to align investigation goals and processes with WV 2030 goals by collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective engagement and collaboration with clients.
• Recommending changes to Global Financial Investigation’s investigative procedures and tools based on knowledge gained by reviewing and analyzing allegations and conducting investigations.
• Persuasive and timely communication of risks and high-profile investigations to WV management.
• Promoting a Christ-centered internal investigative environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Criminal Justice, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience conducting investigations in World Vision International will be preferable.
• 5-7 years of professional experience in investigation, auditing, law, and/or project management in international organizations.
• Excellent investigation, research, analytical, and computer forensics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills Experience working in a global environment.
• Completion of a law enforcement investigation training program, CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CA (Chartered Accountant)
• CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner).
• Fluency in English is required and other languages like Portuguese and local languages are a plus
• Knowledge of the WVI business and systems is an added advantage.
• 40% willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work in stressful conditions and periodically travel to challenging environments.