Fraud Investigator (South East)

Who we are

Moniepoint is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second-fastest growing company in Africa.
Since 2019, Moniepoint’s technology has powered over 3 million people, offering personal and business banking, payment, credit and business management tools to help them succeed. Moniepoint processed $182 billion in 2023, and currently processes the majority of the POS transactions in Nigeria.

Job Overview:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Lead for Fraud Investigation, Prosecution & Recovery, the Fraud Investigator will be responsible for developing and maintaining an excellent understanding of relevant fraud regulations and techniques. The Regional Investigator will identify allegations of fraud, waste and abuse of resources. The candidate will obtain and analyze relevant evidence, coordinate field assignments and ensure fraud investigations are promptly and effectively completed. He/She will work with internal and external stakeholders to recommend corrective actions that would prevent future occurrences. Selected candidates will be required to reside within the region.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Fraud Investigator will:

• Identify and analyze suspicious patterns, trends, and anomalies then develop investigative strategies and techniques to identify, evaluate, and prevent fraud.
• Establish, maintain, and update a fraud alert system within the region.
• Gather and analyze data from internal and external sources
• Perform investigations into suspected fraud and suspicious activity.
• Review financial and non-financial transactions for fraud.
• Prepare detailed reports of findings and recommendations.
• Maintain records of investigations and provide updates to management.
• Maintain awareness of and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Qualifications: 

• HND or Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, psychology, criminology, business administration, accounting, or related field.
• 4 years of experience in fraud investigation, internal audit, internal control, or related fields.
• 2 years experience as a police officer, spy police officer, or short course training by one or more law enforcement agencies in Nigeria is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Good understanding of financial accounting principles, procedures, and regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of fraud investigation techniques and strategies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to details.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• A good knowledge of banking or FinTech industry regulations and standards is an added advantage.

What we can offer you

• Culture: We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
• Learning: We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
• Compensation: You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits.

What to expect in the hiring process

• A preliminary phone call with the recruiter
• An interview with the Hiring Manager.
• An interview with a member of our Executive team.