Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Manager, Forensic Services & Anti-Fraud Unit
Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Manager, Forensic Services & Anti-Fraud Unit. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!
The Manager of Forensic Services & Anti-Fraud Unit will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity and financial stability of RSSB by leading efforts to prevent, detect, and investigate fraudulent activities within the organization.
Reporting to the Head Compliance, the Manager, Forensic Services & Anti-Fraud Unit will be responsible for coordinating and managing activities on fraud investigations, fraud risk governance, compliance reviews and other forensic types of engagements.
About RSSB
The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realizing Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).
As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf , which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.
To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee the implementation of fraud strategy frameworks including policies and procedures
- Develop fraud prevention and detection strategies and ensure their implementation
- Develop, communicate, implement, and monitor Anti-fraud control activities both preventive and detective controls
- Coordinate interviews with suspects to obtain information regarding their degree of involvement in a racket
- Gather, sort, and analyze relevant documents, evidence, and financial data to identify inconsistencies in RSSB records
- Monitor and report Institutional fight against the crimes of money laundering and the financing of terrorism
- Utilize various accounting and data analysis tools in examining financial records and processes
- Direct and supervise the operations of forensic services and anti-fraud function to ensure work efficiency
- Ensure team members of forensic services and anti-fraud function maintain a high level of integrity in performing their job duties
- Proffer professional recommendations to business functions on techniques necessary for limiting risk of fraud occurrence
- Provide useful information in apprehending fraud suspects or culprits
- Prepare exhibits for use in court on funds tracing, asset identification and recovery of lost revenues
- Conduct negotiations and facilitate the process for recovery of lost resources
- Design and implement effective processes for the prevention or minimization of fraud risks
- Maintain record of all investigative operations and results of analysis
- Conduct research and attend educational programs to update professional knowledge
- Perform criminal investigation of all suspected frauds, theft, and dishonesty against RSSB
- Obtain information required to form an initial assessment of these offenses, identify areas of loss, and subsequently, professionally, and forensically gather evidence to be used to support these offenses
Key Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must have at least:
- Master’s Degree in Business Law, Regulatory Affairs, Auditing, Corporate Governance, Forensics, Fraud Management, or any other relevant field preferably with 4 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should be in supervisory role
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Forensics, or any other relevant field preferably with 6 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should be in supervisory role
- Professional certification in fraud management as an added advantage
Key competencies
Technical Competencies:
- Must have in-depth experience in fraud and compliance management
- Must have strong knowledge in management of business continuity, enterprise risk, and financial risk.
- Must have knowledge of forensic accounting techniques, investigative methodologies, and fraud prevention strategies
- Must have leadership qualities and comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws
Behavioral Competencies:
- Must demonstrate impeccable customer service focus, strategic thinking, and strong ethical background with an ability to resist and zero tolerance for corrupt, political and other undesirable influences;
- Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike;
- Must be open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution;
Additional Information:
The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.
RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.
Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role, and submit your application online by Thursday 22 August 2024.
In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.
RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer
