Accredited Financial Investigator

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1 Role Title Job Family Competency Level Pay Range / Scale Accredited Financial Investigator Regulatory Services Principal Officer/Manager PO3 Purpose To develop and deliver specialist support/advice for a defined service area. To ensure relevant legislation, regulations and policies are complied with. Generic Accountabilities End Results/ Outcomes Provide advice and make recommendations based on up to date knowledge and analysis / evaluation of information. Manage escalated or complex customer issues within the relevant area. Contribute to the development of service plans to meet strategic business goals. Expert advice, information, interpretation and support are provided on the full range of technical / professional issues within the area of responsibility. Issues are managed through to a satisfactory conclusion. Risk to the Council is minimised. Strategic and operational input is provided to wider business planning and development. Customer needs are identified. Research developments in relevant area. Collate process and analyse information / data. Translate outputs into advisory reports / documents / actions as appropriate. Services meet legislative and policy requirements. Relevant information / data are managed efficiently and accurately. Accurate and relevant information / reports / documentation are produced. Trends and issues are identified and prioritised. Statutory and procedural obligations are fulfilled. Lead on the development, implementation, maintenance and management of systems, policies, procedures and / or standards within area of responsibility. Work closely with others to support/manage the development and delivery of Management decision making is supported. Changes to systems, policies and / or procedures are identified and recommended. All updates, amendments, developments are tested and approved prior to delivery. Customers receive prompt, accurate policy / procedural updates. Service standards are improved. Identifies gaps in service provision/highlight policy issues and makes recommendations to resolve the issues. Page 1 of 5

2 improvements in processes and procedures. Agreed improvements are developed, delivered and evaluated. Issues and recommendations are brought to the attention of senior managers. Prepare and present a full range of reports (both standard and non-standard) covering area of responsibility. Manage a portfolio of Projects and Reviews. Lead on specific projects as required. Benchmark against best practice authorities and centres of excellence. Reports are prepared, distributed / presented to the appropriate committee/ to the required standards and timescales. Evidence based recommendations are made. Projects are delivered to agreed specification, timescales and budgets. Change initiatives are successfully integrated and implemented across all impacted service areas. Value for money is achieved. Co-operate with and support colleagues. Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this. Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others and report any potential hazards or unsafe practices to line manager. Job Specific Accountabilities: Assist with the investigation of suspected or alleged contravention of legislation within the remit of the Trading Standards section (caseload permitting) Ongoing savings secured. Colleagues are supported. Required information is provided. All policies and procedures are complied with. Work is carried out in a way that is safe and without risks to health. Trading standard colleagues are supported Page 2 of 5

3 As an Accredited Financial Investigator, undertake financial investigations into cases deemed suitable for investigation under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) including money laundering offences. Pursue the confiscation of assets acquired by individuals convicted of criminal offences from which they have financially benefitted, using the civil procedures under Part 2 of POCA. Pursue forfeiture of criminal property under Part 5 of POCA. Specialist knowledge is applied and investigations completed in a timely manner Services meet legislative and policy requirements All policies and procedures are complied with. Income is maximised and value for money is achieved. To carry a caseload of criminal investigations under the Social Security Act, and Fraud and Theft Acts As required, undertake additional Trading Standards duties including the monitoring, promotion and maintenance of safe and fair trading standards and the enforcement of legislation that protects both the consumer and the law-abiding trader alike All policies and procedures are complied with Statutory and procedural obligations are fulfilled Service standards are met Expert advice, information, interpretation and support are provided on the full range of technical / professional issues within the area of responsibility. Issues are managed through to a satisfactory conclusion. Risk to the Council is minimised. Statutory and procedural obligations are fulfilled Service standards are met Nature of Contacts Typically involves Heads of Service, and Senior Managers across the authority, and external agencies and organisations providing advice regarding May involve direct contact with members of the public. Develop sensitivity, persuasiveness, and negotiation and assertiveness skills to communicate with diverse audiences in emotive circumstances. Deal with people at all levels confidently, sensitively and diplomatically. Page 3 of 5

4 Deal with people at all levels confidently, sensitively and diplomatically. Procedural Context Act within guidelines and standard procedures with discretion to allocate or otherwise organise work to meet service delivery requirements. Works within laid down procedures but needs to deal with day-today problems without always referring to others. Decisions will be made based on Council procedures. Occasionally the post holder will be expected to work from other locations Key Facts and Figures The post holder will be required to work flexibly, including some work outside normal/core working hours, on weekdays and weekends to meet service delivery needs Resourcing Budget Responsibilities: Supervisory Responsibilities: The post holder will be expected to deliver income against the service unit s budget The post holder will be expected to oversee the work of other team members engaged in financial investigation work Knowledge, Skills and Experience The post holder must be an Accredited Financial Investigator. At least three years experience of the investigation of fraud and corruption including the undertaking of sanctions. Experience of producing written reports on fraud and corruption Investigations. Experience in the use of information technology techniques in the interrogation of computerised records At least one year s experience of conducting financial investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act Comprehensive knowledge of the criminal and civil law as it relates to fraud investigation work Comprehensive knowledge of relevant investigative methods Knowledge of legislation relating to Housing Benefit, Council Tax and Education awards. Knowledge of the requirements of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, Human Rights Act, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act and Data Protection Act, Housing Acts, Fraud and Theft Acts, relevant Social Security legislation and the Proceeds of Crime Act. An understanding of Information Technology and of how it can be used in a fraud investigation context. Ability to undertake investigations into members of staff or internal fraud Ability to attend and present evidence either at court Page 4 of 5

5 Ability to work without supervision and to source support from external sources when required. Ability to effectively manage own workload and conflicting priorities and to meet strict deadlines including timescales and deadlines set by the Court. Ability to maintain consistent quality of work and to work to quality standards. Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing, with all levels of organisations. Ability to present applications to a County Court or District Judge or Magistrates bench. Ability to deal effectively with confrontational situations. Ability both to work effectively as part of a team and to work effectively alone. Ability to take responsibility for large sums of cash seized at a crime scene. Recognised Trading Standards qualifications and enforcement experience in Trading Standards or a similar regulatory service. Indicative Qualifications Degree or equivalent or vocational qualification in relevant subject or area Evidence of Continuous Professional Development The above profile is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to be a detailed list of all duties and responsibilities which may be required. This role profile will be supplemented and further defined by annual objectives, which will be developed in conjunction with the post holder. It will be subject to regular review and the Council reserves the right to amend or add to the accountabilities listed. Page 5 of 5