Investigation & Forensic Specialist at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

Ikeja Electric is one of the largest power distribution companies in Nigeria, committed to delivering reliable and efficient electricity services to our customers. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we aim to transform the energy landscape in Nigeria and contribute to the country's economic development. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and customers.

At Ikeja Electric, we don’t just power homes and businesses – we power careers. As a leading energy provider, we are committed to fostering a culture that champions integrity, innovation, and excellence. Our team is the heartbeat of our success, and we thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where everyone can shine.

Ikeja Electric is one of the largest power distribution companies in Nigeria, committed to delivering reliable and efficient electricity services to our customers. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we aim to transform the energy landscape in Nigeria and contribute to the country's economic development. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and customers.

At Ikeja Electric, we don’t just power homes and businesses – we power careers. As a leading energy provider, we are committed to fostering a culture that champions integrity, innovation, and excellence. Our team is the heartbeat of our success, and we thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where everyone can shine.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Investigation & Forensic Specialist

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Purpose

• The Investigation & Forensic Specialist supports the Lead, Investigation & Forensics in conducting thorough, timely, and standards-compliant investigations into fraud, process breaches, irregularities, and other escalations across the business.
• The role ensures accurate case analysis, prepares high-quality investigation reports with actionable recommendations, and collaborates with relevant stakeholders to drive effective resolution.
• It upholds investigative protocols, ensures follow-through on approved actions, and provides professional representation on cases referred to disciplinary panels or courts, thereby strengthening organizational compliance, integrity, and risk mitigation.

Role Accountabilities

• Handle investigation cases relating to frauds, process breach, irregularities and all escalations to the department.
• Ensure timely resolution of established cases and compliance with set standards.
• Prepare quality investigation report with clear conclusions and value-adding recommendations that are implementable.
• Review financial documents to identify inaccuracies.
• Ensure that adequate background information is obtained on all relevant processes, procedures and policies and have been identified as integral to the investigation.
• Ensure adequate follow-up to ensure approved recommendations are implemented within the agreed timeline.
• Comply with audit investigation processes and procedures that guide the operation of the unit.
• Collaborate investigation with appropriate business partners, legal department and security department.
• Appear for the department on investigation matters referred to Disciplinary panel and the court of law
• Manage all the investigation, ensure completion and ensure that the investigation file complies with approved Standards .
• Carry out any other duties as requested by the Head of Department or Head of Unit.

Minimum Requirements

• First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any relevant science or social science field
• CA certification – ACA, ACCA, or CIA;
• Post qualification experience of 6 years in energy, power, financial or manufacturing sector.
• MUST be a chartered accountant

Skills & Competencies:

• Communication skills.
• Problem identification and solution skills.
• Ability to promote value of internal audit.
• Understand industry, regulatory, and standards changes.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to promote value of internal audit.
• Customer Centricity
• Risk Management
• People Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Learning
• Change Management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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