Sr. Regional Financial Investigator

ABOUT THE COMPANY

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsBachelor’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 plusKnowledge 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.Major ResponsibilitiesInitiate, 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Reporting, Bookkeeping, Auditing of accounts, Investigation, CPA certification, Compliance

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree