Overview
The Senior Regional Investigator will independently analyze allegations, initiate, plan, lead, and conduct investigations of corruption and financial misconduct. The role involves writing reports documenting investigative plans and results, and following up on specific assignments.
Key Responsibilities
- Initiate, plan, conduct, support, and oversee investigations related to 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 including analyzing information, documents, financial records, conducting research, surveillance, using data analytic and computer forensic tools, and conducting witness and subject interviews.
- Coordinate and conduct investigative activities with other WV investigators, law enforcement agencies, donors, NGOs, banks, and other entities.
- Provide investigative training and guidance to staff and junior investigators.
- Develop and support the implementation of investigation manuals and preventive measures.
- Identify fraud trends and recommend actions to mitigate risk.
- Lead investigative and support teams, and train investigators.
- Align investigation goals and processes with WV 2030 goals.
- Engage and collaborate with clients.
- Recommend changes to Global Financial Investigation’s investigative procedures and tools.
- Communicate risks and high-profile investigations to WV management.
Required Experience
5-7 years of professional experience in investigation, auditing, law, and/or project management in international organizations. Experience conducting investigations in World Vision International will be preferable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Criminal Justice, Finance, or a related field. 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).
