Forensic Specialist - - Randburg

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 minimise financial losses, reputational damage and other irregular behaviour
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 businessâ€™ 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 analyse, 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 organisational 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