Legal Jobs at PostBank Kenya; Senior Investigations Officer

Job Title:        Senior Investigations Officer-PB 5.2
Job Location:   Nairobi, Kenya
Employer:    PostBank

About Us
The Kenya Post Office Savings Bank (Postbank) was established in 1910. Similar Savings services were offered across the East Africa region. When the East African Community broke up in 1977, the Kenya Government established its own savings bank. Postbank is primarily engaged in the mobilization of savings for national development and operates under the Kenya Post Office Savings Bank Act Cap 493B. In addition, the Bank offers local and international credit cards under the sponsorship of a commercial bank, Local and International Money Transfer Services (MTS), collections and disbursement services.

Job Overview:
The incumbent will formulate and implement sound investigation policies and procedures towards eliminating loss of Bank resources through fraud or theft and ensuring a free and peaceful banking experience.

Job Requirements:

•     At least a University degree from a recognized institution preferably in Social Science.
•     At least 6 years of substantial experience in investigative work, preferably in investigations relating to fraud.
•     Should have served in the position of Chief Inspector and above.
•     Strong communication skills
•     Strong organizational and analytical skills
•     Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
•     Ability to work under pressure
•     Understanding of criminal law
•     Computer knowledge
•     Certified Fraud Examiner – will be an added advantage

Job Duties:

• Conducting fraud risk assessments and pro-active reviews aimed at detecting and preventing fraud in bank operations.
• Perform fraud and forensic investigation.
• Carryout trend analysis and make recommendations towards reducing incidence of fraud within the bank.
• Initiate and implement preventive measures to minimize fraud.
• Interact with external partners such as law enforcement, vendors and other banks to validate information to check fraudulent activities.
• Provide expertise advice to staff regarding detection and prevention of fraud.
• Supervising staff, review documents and information gathered in the course of investigation.
• Preparation of investigation reports.
• Carryout fraud awareness among staff.

Deadline Date: 14/05/2014

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