Financial Forensic Analyst (FMG/PA 3)

Job Purpose

To conduct forfeiture investigations and provide assistance to Senior Financial Forensic Analyst in the investigations of civil recovery investigations and forensic accounting services. The incumbent also provides forensic support to the Financial Crimes Investigation Branch, external law enforcement agencies and competent authorities in the investigations of small to medium size money laundering, fraud, corruption and other financial crimes, to include embezzlement, insider trading and other breaches of the financial sector laws and regulations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Analyses financial information and prepares forensic reports, financial profiles and statements for the Financial Crimes Investigation Branch and to external partners, in an accurate and efficient manner; 
• Traces and identifies assets and prepares affidavits and orders to ensure that assets are restrained pursuant to asset forfeiture investigations; 
• Prepares affidavits, notices of application, orders and other court documents for various judicial orders, pursuant to Financial Investigations Division Act (FIDA), Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), Terrorism Prevention Act (TPA), United Nations Security Council Resolutions Implementation Act (UNSCRIA) in order to obtain documents to identify, trace and reconstruct financial transactions; 
• Appears before Judge in Chambers in order to obtain judicial orders; 
• Participates in searches (as the financial expert) with police, customs and revenue officers to obtain documents to serve as evidence of criminal activity related to financial crimes;
• Undertakes money laundering or asset forfeiture investigation with overseas law enforcement agencies, in keeping with the Mutual Assistance (Criminal Matters) Act; 
• Analyses financial records, financial disclosures, assets holdings, cross border declaration of funds reports and other evidence of expenditure or investment to determine tax cheats for referral to the Tax Fraud Investigation Unit, for the conduct of tax evasion/cheating the revenue investigations; 
• Provides forensic accounting expertise and appears as a witness in the Parish Court and Supreme Court, pursuant to forensic statement and Statement of Information filed relating to money laundering and asset forfeiture proceedings respectively; 
• Prepares Concealed Income Analysis, Net Worth Computation, Bank Deposit Method, Sources and Application of Funds and other models, in keeping with sound accounting principles, to support investigations being pursued under POCA, Corruption (Prevention) Act and Law Reform (Fraudulent Transactions) (Special Provisions) Act; 
• Supports senior forensic staff member in the analysis of financial documents and records and prepares affidavits, notice of application, fixed date claim forms and other related court documents, pursuant to civil recovery investigations; 
• Participates in case meetings and reviews to ensure that case file is thorough and comprehensive for court purposes; 
• Ensures that the appropriate analytical softwares, such as Altia, is utilized in the processing of financial documents, creating associations, linkages and generating evidential reports to efficiently and effectively conclude investigations; 
• Supports and facilitates teamwork in order to achieve the Branch’s objectives and targets;
• Follows the Department’s SOPs in the preparation of case files and reports for Court;
• Performs all other duties and functions as may be required from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Skilled in established and evolving investigative processes. 
• Sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Excellent analytical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills. 
• Knowledge of the Proceeds of Crimes Act, Financial Investigations Division Act, Terrorism Prevention Act, UNSCRIA and attendant regulations and other relevant legislations.
• Working knowledge of court procedures and rules of evidence (is an asset)
• Working knowledge of the Income Tax Act, Customs and Excise Act and other Revenue legislation 
• Skilled in the use of typical office productivity software applications e.g. Microsoft Office
• Flexibility & Adaptability 
• Stewardship Responsibility & Accountability 
• Ability to quickly grasp difficult concepts and effectively communicate and apply challenging concepts. 
• Emotional Intelligence 
• Innovative Thinking 
• Results-Oriented and demonstrates concern for surpassing a standard of excellence. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• BSc in Accounting, Banking and Finance, ACCA Level 2, or equivalent qualification
• At least three (3) years auditing and/or related investigative experience. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

• Incumbents will be exposed to stressful work-related conditions, highly confidential and sensitive information. 
• Extended work hours to meet deadlines and may be required to work on weekends, and public holidays. 
• Required to travel frequently within the corporate area, and in some instances, rural Jamaica or where appropriate overseas. 
• Required to display a high level of integrity and professionalism. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.