Jobs Kenya

REF: DCS / IO/02/ 2017
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Investigations, the Investigations Officer will undertake the following:
Investigate capital markets financial crimes, conducting forensic analysis of financial data and prepare forensic reports from financial findings
Perform forensic research to trace funds and identify assets for recovery
Prepare analytical financial information for litigation and testify if need be
Receiving complaints from investors and other stakeholders and identify capital market violations to be investigated
Formulation of investigations plans and identification of the various stakeholders who are affected and require to be informed and involved on the matter under review
Investigating complaints and obtaining relevant evidence to support investigation findings
Actively engaging with the Capital Markets Fraud Investigations Unit on violations with criminal elements
Engaging all other departments within the Authority to enhance efficiency in instigation matters
Receiving and reviewing information on illegal operations of unlicensed market intermediaries and carry out background checks and site visits; and
Undertaking any other responsibilities assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Commerce or any other related field
Professional qualification such as CFE, CPA or equivalents is an added advantage
Membership to relevant professional body is an added advantage
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience preferably in forensic financial audits or computer forensics
Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Skills in forensic accounting and ability to think analytically and to pay great attention to detail
Sound understanding of potential capital markets fraud schemes and the Capital Markets Regulatory Frame work
Strong presentation and communication skills including ability to write reports
Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook express including financial and statistical packages
Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity
Ability to maintain high standards of integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships
Ability to treat individuals with fairness and respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender differences
Ability to meet tight deadlines as well as work with minimal supervision
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team
Organization and analytical skills
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