VisionFund's work seeks to end intergenerational poverty through financial products and services. We're about the long-term change that ensures children can break free of the poverty cycle, for good.By supporting people and communities living in poverty to develop and grow their livelihoods, VisionFund is catalysing sustainable economic growth to break the cycle of poverty, so that children can reach their potential as communities thrive.Learn more about us: Location: Language Requirements: This role will require competency in written and spoken English. All applications should be made in English.OverviewVisionFund is World Vision's microfinance provider serving vulnerable clients through loans, savings, and insurance. We enable families to grow their livelihoods in hard to reach, rural locations in 28 countries so that caregivers can create secure futures for their children. We believe in brighter futures for children; empowering families to create incomes and jobs; unlocking economic potential for communities to thrive. Join VisionFund as we seek to end intergenerational poverty through microfinance.Job SummaryThe purpose of this position is to work independently, with little or no supervision to analyze allegations, initiate, plan, lead and conduct investigations. Write reports documenting investigative plans and investigative results, and follow-up on specific investigation assignments. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the VisionFund International (VFI) Investigations Director.Major ResponsibilitiesAnalyze, oversee and conduct preliminary assessment of allegations to determine the veracity of possible violations of VisionFund policy or law.Initiate, plan, conduct, support and oversee investigations related to complex fraud, corruption, bribery, kickbacks, extortion, conflict-of-interest, embezzlement, theft, ethical misconduct, mismanagement, waste and abuse.Prepare and evaluate detailed reports, such as investigative plans, engagement memos, reports of investigation 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 documents, such as financial records and conducting witness and subject interviews.Coordinate and conduct investigative activities in conjunction with other MFI Internal Audit Manager, VFI Regional Audit Managers, VisionFund/ World Vision Investigators, VisionFund MFI and Regional Offices, WV legal offices and other entities.Provide investigative training and guidance to staff and other investigators regarding detecting and investigating misconduct.Develop and support implementation of preventive measures to mitigate fraud risk.Identify fraud trends and recommend appropriate actions to mitigate the risk to VisionFund.The incumbent will also be instrumental in rolling out and streamlining VisionFund Internal Audit strategic initiatives aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of its assurance and advisory services. Thus, the position is responsible and accountable for:Leading investigative teams, training and building capacity of the investigator assignedWork strategically to align investigations goals with VisionFund 2030 goals by collaboration with internal and external stakeholder.Effective engagement and collaboration with clients.Recommending changes to VFI Internal Audit's investigative procedures and tools based on knowledge gained by the conducting investigations.Persuasive and timely communication of risks to VisionFund management. Promoting a Christ-centered internal investigative environment.Knowledge, Skills and CompetenciesBachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting, Criminal Justice, Finance, or a related field.CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) and/ or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CA (Chartered Accountant)5-years professional experience in investigation, auditing, research, law and/or project management, at least three as an attorney, investigator or auditor.Excellent investigation, research, analytical, and communication skillsLeadership skillsAbility to travel as needed to international locationsGood understanding of microfinance and/ or banking operations.Fluency in English and SpanishKnowledge of the VisionFund business and systems is an added advantage.Work Environment and Travel RequirementThe position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% of the time.
