Senior Investigator

Job Objective

Conduct investigation to deter financial and administrative corruption; and recover illegitimately appropriated public funds ensuring that all activities and actions are conducted in compliance with established federal and local laws of UAE, and policies and procedures of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Sector (IACS).

Key Responsibilities/Duties A. Strategy and Planning

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and update of the section related policy, procedures manual, delegation of authority, systems user manuals and standard forms, and ensure alignment with ADAA’s overall policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and update of the sections’ strategic, budget and procurement, and operational plans ensuring alignment with the department and sector strategy and objectives, and ADAA’s mission and vision.
• Assist in the development of the section Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure to meet individual KPIs to improve efficiency and effectiveness. B. Operations (with sub-headings)
• Conduct investigation of financial and administrative corruption as per the policies and procedures of IACS.
• Work closely with the Analysis and Special Examinations for asset recovery and for the provision of computer forensics and forensic accounting services, as and when required.
• Prepare official correspondences to the administrative and judicial authorities with the required preventive measures.
• Recommend whistle-blower/witness protection as requested and seek approval from the relevant Authority, as and when required.
• Communicate with subject entities and relevant law enforcement bodies pertaining to financial and administrative corruption and updating of investigations conducted.
• Examine documents, records including banking and financial records, data (in hard copy and/or electronic form), and other documentary evidence seized or obtained during the investigation to gather evidence of violation.
• Conduct record check with the Record Management System (RMS) on notifiers, witnesses, and alleged individuals and organizations to ascertain their previous involvement in financial and administrative corruption, if any.
• Conduct research into the background of individuals and organizations that are subject for investigation.
• Conduct search of persons and/or premises, with a warrant issued by the relevant Public Prosecutor, for uncovering evidence of violation in collaboration with the relevant law enforcement bodies.
• Interview witnesses and subjects of the investigation for gathering evidence of violation.
• Card-index notifiers, witnesses, and individuals and organizations that are subjects of the investigations and ensure that relevant information are recorded and updated in the RMS.
• Manage the security and storage of information, evidence and documents obtained during the investigation.
• Prepare report on the progress and outcome of the investigation with findings and recommendations including referral to relevant government departments, subject entities or competent authority for imposition of disciplinary action and if required, recovery of public funds.
• Report and recommend the investigation documents to the Public Prosecutor if evidence of criminal offence(s) is uncovered in the course of the investigation.
• Conduct cross-jurisdictional investigation pertaining to financial and administrative corruption.
  
  

• Ensure completion of required trainings and certification programs in order to keep current with job requirements and ensure continuous performance improvements.
• Obtain timely performance review assessments for midyear and annual performance review and ensure to meet the set KPIs.
• Keep current with updated information relevant to the role to ensure standard performance level is achieved.
• Contribute to knowledge dissemination/sharing to build internal capabilities of the team and maximize their effective performance.
• Contribute to the development of UAE National employees in line with the objectives of the Authority and its Emiratization strategy.
  
  

• Ensure adherence and compliance with all ADAA corporate policies, procedures and guidelines (HR, IT, Procurement, Finance, Health and Safety, etc.).
• Prepare section’s related correspondence such as e-mails, memos, and letters to ensure professionalism, completeness and accuracy of information.
• Retain, document, preserve, and archive section’s related physical and electronic records in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Respond any section related queries and provide required support to relevant ADAA’s organizational units and employees as and when required.
• Utilize relevant technologies used within ADAA in order to optimize work efficiency.
• Demonstrate compliance with ADAA’s values, Code of Business Conduct and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value driven culture within the Authority.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet department requirements, and quality standards.
• Co-operate in the implementation of the relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures, in the performance of duties.
  
  

• The level of performance should reflect the academic qualification, type of courses in the field of specialization, employee job level, and the level of productivity.
• The academic and professional certificates required and approved by ADAA should be acquired within the period specified and based on the employee’s Individual Development Plan.
• Perform the task and responsibilities independently unless an approval or directive was obtained to delegate the task to other employees in case of incapability to perform the tasks and responsibilities.
• Ensure teamwork, collaboration, and dedication in performing duties.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field, preferably in Law, Criminal Justice, Accounting or other related discipline.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• 4 - 6 years of relevant experience in investigative work.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Experience preferably with an anti-corruption agency, law enforcement organization or audit authority in UAE.