African Development Bank Group Principal Investigation & Forensic Accountant Jobs in Nigeria
African Development Bank Group Principal Investigation & Forensic Accountant Jobs in Nigeria
The Position The Principal Investigation & Forensic Accountant will be responsible for conducting comprehensive Forensic Accounting seizures, analyses and technical support in allegations of fraud, corruption, other sanctionable practices, and misconduct perpetrated by Bank Group Staff, with regard to Bank financed operations, administrative budgets and misuse of Bank resources.
The objective of Principal Investigation & Forensic Accountant position is to conduct comprehensive forensic accounting investigations into allegations of staff misconduct, fraud, corruption and other malpractices in Bank Group-financed Operations. The outcome of these investigations will be transmitted under mechanisms elaborated under the Bank’s Sanctions process, Human Resources, and Senior Management.
In undertaking investigations, the Principal Investigation & Forensic Accountant shall maintain the highest standard of professional proficiency and integrity, and shall be guided by ethos of confidentiality, fairness, equity and due diligence.
Duties and Responsibilities
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nder the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager PIAC.2, the Principal Investigation & Forensic Accountant will:
Conduct and lead investigation teams or assist other investigator(s) to conduct investigations into allegations of staff misconduct, fraud and corruption by identifying and providing detailed responses to internal control weaknesses and red flags in financial records and statements.
Utilize forensic accounting techniques to reconstruct corporate books, records and electronic information with suspect organizations/entities and/or analyse them and participate in fact-finding interviews.
Operate procedures and mechanisms for ensuring confidentiality of the hotline facility, protection of the whistle-blowers and anonymous reporting of fraud and corruption within the Bank and in activities financed by the Bank in RMCs.
Receive, screen and investigate allegations or whistle-blowing on Staff misconduct, Fraud, Corruption and malpractices or suspicions thereof, in the Bank and in activities financed by the Bank, assigned by the Division Manager PIAC2.
Employ surveillance measures deemed necessary and reasonable for the furtherance of investigations.
Report regularly to the Division Manager PIAC2 on the allegations received, screened and their investigation status
Perform analytical work on accountability issues; profiling of project activities and identifying potential risks to project funds
Prepare and edit required written reports, briefs and presentations of the highest quality for the Bank’s sanctions process and disciplinary process.
Conduct pro-active reviews and analysis aimed at detecting and preventing fraud and corruption in Bank operations in collaboration with relevant units within the Bank and member countries
Monitor the implementation of investigations recommendations to prevent re-occurrence of such irregularities to safeguard the assets and image of the Bank
Assist in the work of the office to support regional member countries to response to allegations involving the propriety of accounting and financial reporting, fraud, regulatory due diligence scrutiny and anti-corruption inquiries
Advise and support colleagues in identifying and assisting with their response to internal control weaknesses and indicators of fraud and corruption
Work independently or as part of a team in developing fraud and corruption prevention strategies and activities
Provide forensic accounting advice and support to investigators
Provide technical support on requests coming from within the Bank and from RMCs and other MDBs on fraud and corrupt activities
Contribute to the development and maintenance of adequate forensic accounting capability within PIAC.
The tasks involve:
Defining, proposing and integrating various technological solutions to enhance Forensic Accounting-based intelligence gathering and preventive measures.
Carrying out computer forensic examinations to be admissible as evidence in tribunal proceedings such as: - seizing and capturing electronic data
Analysing electronic data and computer storage devices, i.e. hard disks, tapes, etc. - tracing computer usage and history from Operating System logs and application files.
Maintaining the hardware and software in the computer forensic laboratory
Keeping abreast with technical developments in accounting, digital forensic equipment, software and techniques
Managing and conducting missions to capture and seize electronic data
Managing
and assuring backup of electronic evidence in the forensic laboratory
Performing tool testing for updated forensic tools against standard forensic data
Preparing detailed reports of forensic examinations;
Undertaking system and network administration tasks to support the operations of investigators of the Division in a networked environment
Conducting field work, controlling evidence and data collection and reviewing documents and information gathered in the course of an investigation to ensure that investigation objectives are achieved; evidence protected and adequately support the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the investigation.
Preparing Quarterly Activity Reports containing the status of allegations, preliminary reviews and assignment progress for the attention of the Division Manager PIAC2
Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Reports of the Department and other internal and external reports
Contribute to special initiatives / projects and undertake other ad hoc assignments upon request
Selection Criteria
Hold at least a Master's degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Banking, Economics, or any related fields; A professional accounting certification is highly desirable
Minimum of six (6) years of relevant post qualification experience gained within an international organization or Company, covering investigations of fraud, corruption and/or collusion, with at least three (3) years in the field of forensics and investigative accounting.
Integrity, good judgment, fairness and discretion in dealing with staff and external parties
Working familiarity with investigative and forensic software
Extensive understanding of forensic accounting, investigation and computer-based fraud detection techniques, specifically related to fraud and corruption in development projects
Knowledge in essential aspects of computer security in multi IT areas: database, development, network, operating systems, IT security, specific applications security, etc; Knowledge of Digital Forensic Software
Experience with internal control systems with the ability to assess such systems and recommend remedial action
Proven leadership qualities, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience of a multi-cultural environment and multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written; proven ability to clearly and concisely prepare, present, discuss and defend issues, findings and recommendations at senior levels and to produce complex and compelling briefs, reports, papers, etc
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team / task force as participant or team leader and with senior officials internally and externally
Strong interviewing skills, capacity to influence and win the confidence of difficult witnesses
Strong organizational and analytical ability with attention to detail; and
Ability to work independently and manage challenges
Competence in Forensic Accounting software and techniques
Problem Solving
Client Orientation
Teamworking and relationship
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
Competence in the use of the Bank standard software applications (Word, Excel. Power point).
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; African Development Bank Group Principal Investigation & Forensic Accountant Jobs in Nigeria
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