Head of Forensic and Investigation
To provide an independent, professional, and effective investigative service that safeguards the organization from internal and external threats through forensic excellence, evidence-based analysis, and collaborative risk mitigation.
The Directorate’s work is divided into several key functional areas:
- Case Intake & Triage:
- Manage a centralized hotline and intake portal for allegations (whistleblowing, internal reports, etc.).
- Conduct preliminary assessments to determine the credibility, scope, and severity of allegations.
- Assign case priority (e.g., low, medium, high, critical) and allocate resources accordingly.
- Case Management:
- Maintain a secure and confidential case management system.
- Track the status, progress, and findings of all investigations.
- Ensure timely closure of cases and proper documentation.
- Fact-Finding & Evidence Collection:
- Conduct investigative interviews of subjects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Execute legally compliant searches and seizures of physical and digital evidence.
- Collect and analyze financial records, emails, documents, and other relevant data.
- Perform forensic data imaging from computers, servers, and mobile devices.
- Forensic Analysis:
- Digital Forensics:Recover, preserve, and analyze data from electronic devices (computers, phones, cloud storage). This includes deleted file recovery, internet history analysis, and malware assessment.
- Financial Forensics:Trace funds, identify fraudulent transactions, analyze complex financial records, and quantify losses.
- Physical Forensics:(If applicable) Analyze physical evidence related to security incidents, theft, or safety violations.
- Reporting & Testimony:
- Prepare clear, concise, and objective investigative reports for management, legal counsel, and the Board.
- Present findings to internal stakeholders (e.g., Legal, HR, Audit Committee).
- Serve as an expert witness in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings.
- Case Intake & Triage:
- Proactive & Strategic Functions
- Fraud & Risk Assessment:
- Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities to fraud, corruption, and other misconduct.
- Develop profiles of potential fraudulent activities specific to the organization’s operations.
- Data Analytics & Continuous Monitoring:
- Develop and implement data analytics scripts to proactively detect anomalies and red flags (e.g., duplicate payments, ghost employees, policy violations).
- Monitor key systems and transactions for suspicious patterns.
- Policy & Procedure Development:
- Assist in developing and updating investigation protocols, evidence handling procedures, and whistleblower policies.
- Ensure all investigative activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Liaison & Intelligence Sharing:
- Act as the primary point of contact for law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and external auditors during investigations.
- Build and maintain relationships with industry peers to share intelligence on emerging threats.
