Ernest K. D. Yomekpe

Ernest K. D. Yomekpe

Security Investigator(Financial Crimes)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Regional Senior Investigator at World Vision

  • Education

    • University of Ghana

      1993 - 1996
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Agricultural Economics
    • Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology, Kumasi

      2007 - 2009
      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Finance, General
  • Experience

    • Economic and Organized Crime Office

      Aug 1998 - Jul 2013
      Security Investigator(Financial Crimes)

       Gathering and analysis of financial crime intelligence. Performance of financial due diligence. Instituting measures leading to recovery of proceeds of crime (financial crimes) Applying knowledge of accounting and finance in Researching and investigating financial crimes. Forensic investigation into cases of financial fraud involving reported property damage, lost, bank frauds (such as fraudulent accounts, fraudulent loans, money laundering etc.), contract, procurement, tax evasion, over-invoicing and under-invoicing, payroll, insurance, theft, cyber crime, etc. Gathering information from witnesses, informants and source books regarding suspected fraud cases for analysis. Giving evidence at court proceedings. Executing daily operations of preparing dockets, updating same, interviewing suspects and witnesses etc. Expediting communication between Junior Staff and Senior Staff. Preparation of reports. Training and Mentoring of junior and senior staff Resolving some IT issues of the Regional Office Deputizing and Acting for the Regional Director as the Ag. Deputy Regional Director Carrying out other administrative duties such as coordinating with Head Office. Show less

    • KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL

      Aug 2013 - Feb 2019

       Day to day administration of the Unit. Planning, organizing, directing and controlling over 100 security personnel for maintenance of effective security. Forensic Investigations involving accounts and financial transactions Conducting financial and other criminal investigations and periodic security audits of all premises of the hospital. Preventing loss and recovering assets Designing anti-fraud programmes Liaising with Police on criminal prosecutions  Daily monitoring of Transport Fleet Management System of the hospital to prevent misuse.  Developing annual and other plans and budget of the Unit. Training and development of security personnel in investigations, intelligence gathering and safety and security. Giving evidence in court on criminal cases. Organizing rounds of inspections on all security locations. Submitting routine investigation reports to the Chief Executive and Director of Administration. Formulating rules and regulations to ensure that standards are maintained. Designing and reviewing the Asset Protection Programme of the hospital. Implementing the performance appraisals system in the Unit. Reporting and Advising Administration on all security matters. Educating the general staff on fraud awareness and other security matters. Daily monitoring of the Supply chain Management Unit of the Hospital against pilferage, inventory mismanagement and other frauds. Show less

      • Security Coordinator/Internal Investigator

        Aug 2013 - Feb 2019
      • Security Coordinator - CFE, MBA

        Aug 2013 - Jan 2019
      • Security Coordinator/Internal Investigator

        Aug 2013 - Jan 2019
    • J. C. Owens Global Consulting, LLC. Global Risk and Investigation Consultants, USA.

      Mar 2018 - now
      Private Investigator

      Private Investigation Engagements in Ghana

    • Private Practice

      Jul 2018 - now
      Investigative Researcher

      Financial Crimes and Internal Controls Research

    • World Vision International

      Feb 2019 - now
      Internal Investigator

      Financial crime investigations

    • World Vision

      Feb 2019 - now

      Financial Crime Investigations and Auditing

      • Regional Investigator

        Feb 2019 - now
      • Regional Internal Investigator

        Feb 2019 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

      Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
      Apr 2014
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • coordination

      Issued by Red Cross, Ghana
      Red Cross, GhanaAssociated with Ernest K. D. Yomekpe