EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 230,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. EY, has been in East Africa for over 87 years and with over 600 professionals, is today one of the largest professional services firms in the region.

Technical Skills Requirements:

You’ll have knowledge and experience in a number of the following areas:

• Investigation concepts (evidence preservation and collection, data privacy, legal privilege, investigative interviewing technique, business intelligence)
• Preparation of forensic reports including review, analysis and verification of evidence
• Liaising with clients, in-house counsel, external legal teams, witnesses, police, criminal prosecutors and regulatory enforcers
• Fraud and forensic investigations (eg occupational fraud, bankruptcy and insolvency, insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, procurement fraud)
• Regulatory investigations and knowledge of regulatory environment
• Financial statement irregularity investigations
• Fraud prevention including fraud risk assessments and compliance program development
• Forensic due diligence and forensic audit support
• Review of policies and procedures, internal processes and controls
• Anti-money laundering
• Multi-National / jurisdictional / cross-border investigations
• Working in multidisciplinary teams
• Leading sectors / firm business development / marketing initiatives
• Delivering on sales targets and a network of contacts

Skills and Attributes for success:

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Leadership experience and proven track record in a challenging environment
• Simultaneously handling multiple diverse and pressing assignments and sensitive and adversarial situations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative and resourceful and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree required in either Accounting, Forensics Studies, or LLB with postgraduate in Forensic studies
• 4-6 years’ experience in the Forensics field of which at least 2 years at a manager level
• Membership to either Associate of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
• Added advantage if a Certified Public Accountant, Advocate, Certified Fraud Examiner and/or Forensic Practitioner
• Be willing to travel locally and internationally

• Investigation concepts (evidence preservation and collection, data privacy, legal privilege, investigative interviewing technique, business intelligence)
• Preparation of forensic reports including review, analysis and verification of evidence
• Liaising with clients, in-house counsel, external legal teams, witnesses, police, criminal prosecutors and regulatory enforcers
• Fraud and forensic investigations (eg occupational fraud, bankruptcy and insolvency, insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, procurement fraud)
• Regulatory investigations and knowledge of regulatory environment
• Financial statement irregularity investigations
• Fraud prevention including fraud risk assessments and compliance program development
• Forensic due diligence and forensic audit support
• Review of policies and procedures, internal processes and controls
• Anti-money laundering
• Multi-National / jurisdictional / cross-border investigations
• Working in multidisciplinary teams
• Leading sectors / firm business development / marketing initiatives
• Delivering on sales targets and a network of contacts
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Leadership experience and proven track record in a challenging environment
• Simultaneously handling multiple diverse and pressing assignments and sensitive and adversarial situations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative and resourceful and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

• Bachelor’s degree required in either Accounting, Forensics Studies, or LLB with postgraduate in Forensic studies
• 4-6 years’ experience in the Forensics field of which at least 2 years at a manager level
• Membership to either Associate of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
• Added advantage if a Certified Public Accountant, Advocate, Certified Fraud Examiner and/or Forensic Practitioner
• Be willing to travel locally and internationally