Interim Investigator - Financial Investigations

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Financial Investigations, and working closely with the Senior Investigator for the West Africa Region, the Interim Investigator will:

• Support the execution of financial and fraud investigations within the West Africa Region, in alignment with approved Terms of Reference (TORs) and Investigation Plans.
• Conduct financial data collection and analysis, including review of accounting records, transaction testing, supporting documentation, and approval trails.
• Analyze, oversee, and conduct a preliminary assessment of misconduct allegations to determine potential violations of World Vision (WV) policy, ethical standards, or applicable laws.
• Oversee and contribute to investigations involving complex fraud, corruption, bribery, kickbacks, extortion, conflict of interest, product substitution, embezzlement, theft, ethical misconduct, mismanagement, waste, and abuse.
• Assist in planning and execution of investigative procedures, including document reviews, financial analysis, and interviews.
• Identify red flags, patterns, trends, and control weaknesses relevant to the allegations under review.
• Support drafting of investigation working papers, summaries, and sections of investigation reports, ensuring evidence‑based, neutral, and well‑documented analysis.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard evidence, ensuring adherence to investigative protocols and professional ethical standards.
• Compile and organize investigation evidence files that support findings and final conclusions.
• Prepare Investigation Reports, Closure Memos, and Process Improvement Memos to address identified gaps and recommend corrective actions.

Deliverables

• Financial analysis schedules and investigation working papers supporting procedures performed.
• Documented summaries of findings, observations, and supporting evidence.
• Inputs to investigation reports and Process Improvement Memos.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Forensic Accounting, or a closely related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial investigations, forensic audits, fraud examinations, or complex compliance reviews.
• Demonstrated experience conducting investigations within NGOs, donor‑funded environments, or multi‑country operations is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and financial review skills, including experience assessing financial systems and internal controls.
• Proven ability to produce clear, well‑structured, and evidence‑based investigative documentation.
• High standards of integrity, objectivity, discretion, and sound professional judgment.
• Fluency in both French and English (written and spoken) is a MUST.

Administrative Considerations

• Engagement period: Six (6) months.
• Travel, accommodation, and other investigation‑related costs will be managed in accordance with World Vision policies.
• The investigator must be available to support cases across multiple countries in the West Africa Region, including remote collaboration and virtual engagements.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the World Vision careers portal: Apply Here. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English.