Forensic Investigator
Job Summary
Responsible for implementation of an effective anti-fraud environment to deter and detect fraud, investigate incidents and build capabilities to improve control environment using digital forensics.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out forensic investigations into cases of suspected fraud
- Conduct fraud awareness campaigns for all stakeholders
- Undertaking fraud risk assessment to strengthen mitigation measures
- Investigate and manage chain of custody of evidence for decision making and support due process
- Conduct reviews and deep dives to ascertain control effectiveness
- Develop analytics and forward-looking trend analysis to enable enhanced fraud detection techniques
- Update fraud database and prepare monthly statistical reports
- Conduct investigations requiring digital forensics tools/capability and build the internal digital forensics capability.
- Engagement with law enforcement agencies such as IFIU and represent the company in court proceedings.
- Support preparation of monthly Operations Committee reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- CISA/CFA is an added advantage
Experience
- At least 5 years’ working experience in an audit-related field 2 of which must be in forensic audits.
Competencies
- In depth understanding of insurance operations and concepts
- Good understanding of legislative framework related to fraud investigation
- Understanding of security and incident management processes and controls
- Investigation assessment techniques
- Risk response strategies
- Knowledge of audit procedures
- Common Laws on fraud, corruption and bribery
- Good knowledge of insurance and information systems
- Use of digital forensic tools
- Report writing-ability to develop reports
- Decision making ability to make strategic decisions in an effective manner.
- High moral and ethical standing
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements, you are encouraged to forward your application and updated CV to hr@libertylife.co.ke by 2nd April 2026. Clearly state the job title on the subject heading.