Senior Fraud and Investigation Officer at Erisco Foods Limited

About the Role

• We are looking to hire a Senior Fraud and Investigation Officer with at least five (5) years of experience who will be responsible for conducting investigations into potential fraud incidents, analyzing fraud trends, and developing preventive measures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to detect, prevent, and resolve fraud cases
• Conduct investigations into potential fraud incidents, gathering and analyzing evidence.
• Recover funds lost to fraud through communication with relevant parties such as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), banks, and police, and obtaining court orders if necessary.
• Handle inbound fraud cases and coordinate with the support team.
• Prepare detailed weekly reports on fraud cases and present findings to senior management
• Collaborate with other departments, law enforcement agencies, and external stakeholders to resolve fraud cases.
• Monitor and analyze fraud trends, developing preventive measures to reduce future incidents.
• Meet key performance indicators (KPIs) for a response, execution speed, and recovery time.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including law enforcement and regulatory agencies
• Manage a team of investigators, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Stay current with industry developments, regulations, and best practices in fraud detection and prevention.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to fraud investigation and prevention.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and ethical standards.

Requirements

• At least five years of relevant experience in fraud management and investigation.
• CFE, ACAMS or other fraud and investigation certifications preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and legal procedures.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.