Housing Finance Bank is hiring a Fraud Risk & Investigations Officer to investigate all known or suspected acts of fraud involving the Bank’s funds, property, employees, and customers as requested by senior management and /or Board and manage and thus mitigate fraud risk.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Receive complaints and allegations of misconduct and conduct preliminary inquiries in line with the investigation’s procedures manual.
    • Review and analyse allegations and whistleblowing information to determine relevancy and reliability, conduct sensitive interviews and other investigative activities.
    • Carry out analysis and prioritization of new allegations and whistle-blower information in line with established deadlines.
    • Review and analyse the Bank’s financial data and IT systems for trends and potential red flags for fraudulent activity if any and report the findings.
    • Prepare Investigation Reports relating to investigative findings, discuss
    • and defend the findings, conclusions, and recommendations at Management/ Disciplinary Committee.
    • Maintain complaints Log Register and update it on and in accordance with recording requirements.
    • Maintain a tracker of both on-going and completed investigations.
    • Ensure compliance with chain of custody procedures, maintaining case records, testimony and evidence.
    • Perform related work as assigned by Risk Management.
    • Prepare and coordinate proactive fraud preventive measures to create awareness to the different stakeholders in the Bank.
    • Perform related work as assigned by Risk Management
    • Financial Responsibility: None

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • A holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Accounting & Finance, Statistics, Computer Science from an accredited College /University.
  • A Full or part qualification of Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with sound financial knowledge, CISA shall be an added advantage.
  • Experience in use of ACL or any similar data analysis tool shall be an added advantage.

Skills & Experience:

  • At least three years’ experience in financial crime investigations.
  • Cyber forensic investigation skills and analysis

Business Behaviours:

  • Outstanding quantitative, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills with keenness for small details, critical thinking skill and judgement capabilities.
  • Digital savvy with high agility in executing work.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player.
  • Good negotiation skills.
  • Good communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Personal commitment to meet or exceed all targets and objectives.
  • Utmost professional integrity.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute and deliver under challenging circumstances.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications with a recent CV, copies of all academic transcripts, certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, postal and email address and three competent referees to:

Chief Human Resources Officer

Housing Finance Bank,

Investment House

4 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo

Please take note that all applications should be sent by email to Recruitment@housingfinance.co.ug

DO NOT HAND DELIVER YOUR APPLICATION

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Guidelines for submitting Documents.

  • Ensure that all your documents are scanned and submitted in 1 single batch using the following order:
  • Application letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Academic Documents and Certificates
  • The maximum document size is 10 MB.
  • Please indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject.

 

 

Deadline: 9th September 2025

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