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3. Capital Markets Authority Forensic Investigations Technical Expert Vacancy in Kenya

Ref: DCS /TE/01/ 2017

Contract

Reporting to the Manager, Investigations and Enforcement, the Technical Expert – Forensic Investigations will undertake the following:

In liaison with the Manager Investigations and Enforcement, support the development and implementation of the investigation strategy and methodologies for the section

Build capacity of the Unit especially in forensic investigations and ensure knowledge transfer within the contract period

Supervise investigations to establish capital market violation (including financial statement fraud and market manipulation) occurrence and gather relevant documents and testimony from involved parties

Conduct forensic reviews of complex financial, accounting and trading records and coordinate interviews with suspects, prepare actionable reports on findings and support enforcement unit, external lawyers and prosecutors by offering expert testimony where applicable

Develop work-plans to detect, deter or respond to reports of illegal activities in the capital markets.

Review complaints received regarding violations of capital market rules and regulations such as unauthorised trades, financial statements fraud, market manipulation and insider trading to establish whether the elements of the offense can be evidenced in order to inform decisions on applicable Sanctions

Review investigations reports and evidence on financial statement frauds and market violations reported and provide recommendations on actionable evidence

Liaise with the relevant government enforcement agencies; Registrar General, Commission on Administrative Justice, Directorate of Public Prosecution, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, National Police Service, Capital Markets Fraud Investigation Unit and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations with regard to investigations and recommendations for possible criminal actions in cases where warranted

Control field work forensic Investigations on non-compliance with the capital markets regulatory framework and organise field investigations to ensure quality reporting and timeliness

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics or any other related field

Possess an accounting qualification CPA(K) or equivalents

Professional forensic qualification such as CFE or equivalents is an added advantage

Membership to relevant professional body is an added advantage

Experience:
Minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience preferably in forensic financial audits in the financial sector.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

Strong understanding of possible Financial Statement Frauds Schemes and Capital Markets Fraud Schemes

Strong understanding of the Kenyan legislative and justice system

Strong skills in investigations, interviewing skills, examination of documents, analyzing of data as well as efficiency and objectivity in reviewing investigations reports

Strong presentation and communication skills including ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as investigation reports

Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook express including financial and statistical packages

High level 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

Knowledge of strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation

Ability to develop and implement performance management systems, giving candid performance feedback, rewarding desirable behaviors and providing support to professional development efforts linked to strategic objectives

Terms of Employment

This is a One -Year Contract with attractive remuneration and benefits renewable at the option of the Authority

For more information and job application details, see; Capital Markets Authority Forensic Investigations Technical Expert Vacancy in Kenya .

Applications should be received on or before February 24, 2017

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

“Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”

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