Purpose of the Position
Conduct investigations into irregularities as directed by the Manager: Forensic Services in line with best practice, internal processes and based on factual evidence. Collate and deliver compelling and comprehensive evidence with a view to internal/external proceedings (including criminal and civil) and ultimately minimize financial losses, reputational damage, and other irregular behavior. Support the achievement of strategic and business objectives through a focused approach to the monitoring and detection of fraudulent incidents and red flags for potential incidents that may impact the business to deliver on its strategy. Monitor identified fraud risks, potential instances, and known system weaknesses that may lead to fraud and/or other misconduct. Generate business-friendly strategies and solutions to address current fraud trends and mitigate against, and prevent, the future occurrence of fraud and/or other misconduct in different contexts and circumstances. Finding long-term solutions/controls to support the business' resilience to fraud. Oversee, initiate and plan fraud awareness campaigns and training in general and in specific areas of the business. Measure the effectiveness of training provided.
Qualification
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting and Finance, Internal Audit, Business or Law. Professional qualification: CFE.
Experience Skills
5-8 years of the following forensics/fraud experience:
- Conducting forensic investigations within corporate environments, relating to white collar crime and, amongst others, conflicts of interest.
- Preparing evidence files and interviewing witnesses and suspects.
- Advanced technical report writing.
- Leading evidence in internal disciplinary proceedings and criminal/civil prosecutions.
- SAPS experience (including knowledge of prosecution procedures).
- Understanding key features of laws relevant to the forensic investigations.
- Good knowledge of information sources and evidence handling, specifically with reference to electronic evidence.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret data sets with a strong understanding and application of analytical techniques.
- Experience with forensic data analytics.
- Use of technology e.g., data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in developing monitoring and detection techniques.
Experience with fraud risk management.
Experience with fraud risk assessments.
Understand the line-of-sight between strategy and organizational implementation.
Performing predictive analysis, as well as effective prevention, detection and response to fraud risks and engaging stakeholders on these insights.
Remedial action development.
Experience in risk practices, laws, and regulations (including relevant regulatory or legislative frameworks).
Knowledge in the white-collar corporate environment in relation to forensic investigations and fraud awareness strategies.
Fraud awareness training/learning and development experience.
Specialist knowledge of forensics and fraud awareness strategy in a corporate environment that spans the forensics value chain (predict, prevent, detect, recover, respond remediate).
Proven track record in managing diverse stakeholder groups and ability to navigate across regions.
Interaction with executive management.
Ability to coordinate, work with and gain the trust of business stakeholders, technical resources, and third-party vendors.
Established reputation for integrity, good judgment, fairness and discretion when dealing with staff and external parties.
Experience in business areas such as marketing, procurement, inventory management, human resources, finance accounting, etc.
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical findings, recommendations, and trends into clear and concise written and verbal communication.
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