Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Professionalcoursetraining
Yearsofexperience
Personal Information
References
Hobbies and Interests
Academicandprofessionalqualifications
Timeline
Generic
MUSOMI MAIRA

MUSOMI MAIRA

Dar es Salaam,Tanzania

Summary

Dedicated fact finder and investigator with a strong background in uncovering truths and seeking justice. Currently employed at PwC under the Independent Grievance Mechanism (IGM), specializing in investigating human rights violations in communities surrounding the Mwadui Gold Mining area. Proficient in handling sensitive cases of violence claims, including death, physical injury, sexual harassment, and more. As the CEO of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Tanzania, enhanced skills and capabilities in the fight against fraud and corruption for both government and private organizations through successful conferences and recruitment initiatives. Conducted forensic audits and investigations at the Africa Union-Advisory Board Against Corruption (AU-ABC) and African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (AfCHPR) in Arusha. Deep internal investigations into non-compliance with regulations and policies identified in audit reports, intelligence gathering on allegations, quantifying cases of wasteful expenditure, reviewing recruitment processes, assessing procurement and travel systems for efficiency, fairness, and transparency, as well as conducting interviews to gather evidence from staff involved in alleged misconduct.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fact Finding Member (Investigator)

PwC
11.2022 - Current

The Independent Grievance Mechanism (IGM) is a non-judicial mechanism initiated by Petra Diamonds Ltd (PDL) and operating under Tanzanian law. The overarching purpose of the IGM is to respect human rights in line with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). More specifically, the aim of the IGM is to facilitate access to remedy for bona fide claims of severe human rights impacts impacts in connection with the security operations at the Williamson mine, where such impacts occurred after February 2009.

Fact-Finding Team lead all investigations and information gathering for each grievance

Mandate
The Fact-Finding Team have mandate to:
a) assist complainants independently and objectively with the collation of relevant evidence related to grievances regarding allegations of severe human rights impacts;
b) ensure that appropriate safeguards for anonymity, confidentiality and non-retaliation against complainants are in place; and

c) provide a report to the IP on the process followed, evidence collected and a preliminary and non-binding recommendation to the IP on whether each grievance has been substantiated or not.

Chief Operation Officer (COO)

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Tanzania Chapter
01.2019 - 11.2022
  • Communicating, on behalf of the ACFE-T, with shareholders, government entities, and the public
  • Leading the development of the Associations short- and long-term strategy
  • Creating and implementing the ACFE-T or organization's vision and mission
  • Ensuring that the ACFE-T maintains high level of Integrity to its members

Forensic Auditor

Lochan & Co. Limited
04.2022 - 07.2022

Undertake Forensic Audit and investigation at Africa Union- Advisory Board Against Corruption (AU-ABC) and African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (AfCHPR) ARUSHA.

1. Undertake deep and thorough internal investigation into specific cases of
non-compliance with the relevant rules, regulations, established policies, and
standards identified in internal and external audit reports
2. Intelligence gathering and fact findings alleged by the on Africa Union office
of Oversight Internal Services
3. Quantify, if possible, cases of extravagant, excessive, expensive waste & Review of the Organ’s recruitment systems and process
4. Assess the current procurement and travel system against the
following
 indicators: Value for money, competition amongst service providers,
 efficiency, economy, fairness, integrity, and transparency in AU
5. Questioning and interview the alleged staff (suspects) for evidence
collection

Investigator

A&M International Consultant Zanzibar
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Identify and investigate fraudulent activities
  • Create and implement preventive measures to stop frauds
  • Investigate any suspicious activity and report to management immediately
  • Review of the Organ's recruitment systems and process
  • Assess the current procurement and travel system against the following indicators: Value for money, competition amongst service providers, efficiency, economy, fairness, integrity, and transparency in AU
  • Questioning and interview the alleged staff (suspects) for evidence collection
  • Interact with external partners such as law enforcement agencies, vendors and banks to validate information to check fraudulent activities
  • Examine fraudulent activities and process claims for clients
  • Advice of the design and implementation of fraud prevention policy

Investigator

Bridgeway Business Advisory Services Company Limited
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Investigate fraudulent activities
  • Questioning and interview the alleged staff (suspects) for evidence collection
  • Trained on preparation of fraud prevention policy

Credit Investigator

Better Life for Tanzanian (Belita Fund)
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Audited data entry, credit investigation and loan processing for accuracy
  • Performed credit investigation-Verify employment and conduct all necessary direct credit investigations
  • Completed the credit investigation process according to specific underwriting guidelines
  • Conducted credit investigations and analyzed credit information pertaining to financing
  • Conducted background credit investigations for commercial and consumer credit requests up to 500 million for the purpose of fraud prevention

Loan Officer

Better Life for Tanzania Fund (BELITA FUND)
01.2016 - 10.2017
  • Assisted clients in selecting appropriate loan products for their needs, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendations.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing client concerns and resolving issues as they arose during the lending process.

Secondary School Teacher

Government
03.2013 - 12.2015
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
  • Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student success rates and fostering a sense of community among staff members.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting family involvement in students'' education.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and field trips to enrich students'' educational experiences outside of the classroom setting.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Art

University of Dodoma
01.2012

Diploma in Education -

BUNDA Teachers Collage
01.2008

Skills

  • Forensic investigation
  • Investigative fraud
  • Fraud awareness
  • Fraud detection
  • Fraud prevention
  • Evidence securing
  • Fraud and corruption prevention
  • Accident investigation

Certification

  • Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (On Progress)

Affiliations

  • ACFE, Associate member, 781972
  • ICFP, Associate member, MUSACM

Professionalcoursetraining

  • Fraud Investigation, Coventry University and City of London Police
  • Introduction to Cyber Security, Open University of UK
  • Cyber Security for Small and Medium Enterprises, Deakin University
  • International Detective / Private Investigator, 2CIIA-USA
  • Cyber Security, Open University of Tanzania
  • 702 Effective Accident Investigation, OSHAcademy Occupational Safety and Health Training, 2019

Yearsofexperience

10 years

Personal Information

Gender: Male

References

  • Ng'wandu Makwaia, Former Secretary General, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Tanzania Chapter, +255714582705, ngwandumakwaia@gmail.com
  • Stimoni Songelaeli Head-Legal Officer Unit, The Independent Grievance Mechanism (IGM)-PwC, +255683474411, simoni.songelaeli@igm.co.tz
  • Jackson Sindoma Director - JAKMES +255 (0) 7655500000

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading magazines, books, newspapers and web articles
  • Writing short essays and journals

Academicandprofessionalqualifications

  • University of Dodoma, Bachelor of Education in Art (BEDART), 09/2009 - 06/2012
  • BUNDA Teachers College, Diploma in Education, 06/2006 - 06/2008

Timeline

Fact Finding Member (Investigator)

PwC
11.2022 - Current

Forensic Auditor

Lochan & Co. Limited
04.2022 - 07.2022

Investigator

A&M International Consultant Zanzibar
01.2021 - 09.2021

Investigator

Bridgeway Business Advisory Services Company Limited
09.2020 - 12.2020

Chief Operation Officer (COO)

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Tanzania Chapter
01.2019 - 11.2022

Credit Investigator

Better Life for Tanzanian (Belita Fund)
10.2017 - 01.2019

Loan Officer

Better Life for Tanzania Fund (BELITA FUND)
01.2016 - 10.2017

Secondary School Teacher

Government
03.2013 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Education - Art

University of Dodoma

Diploma in Education -

BUNDA Teachers Collage
MUSOMI MAIRA