Brief Description of this Job

To investigate the existence or non- existence of possible allegations. This includes the gathering of information, being pro-active in identifying areas of possible risk and providing possible solutions.

Knowledge, Experience and Personal Competencies

Knowledge

• Matric
• B. Degree – Criminology / Forensic and Investigative Auditing / Auditing
• CFE / IFCP
• Accounting and Auditing background would be advantageous
• Computer Literate (MS Office)
• Demonstrates strong technical knowledge
• Understands systems and processes within organisations
• Knowledge of professional standards applicable to forensic investigations
• Knowledge of relevant legislation

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a financial forensic environment.
• People and audit assignment management experience
• Act impartially on all assignments

Personal Competencies

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Team player, approachable, receptive to feedback from others
• Able to convey factual information clearly and effectively
• Good listening skills, actively clarifying what has been communicated to ensure understanding
• Able to build rapport at all levels
• Integrity, honesty and confidentiality
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Strong interviewing skills
• Prioritising, ability to manage time effectively
• Results orientated, adheres to deadlines
• Display level of patience and understanding
• Assertive, able to handle conflict and put forward ideas despite opposition
• Customer service orientated (internal and external)
• Self-motivated and energetic

Key Responsibilities

Manage planning of forensic audits:

• Co-ordination of logistical arrangements
• Attending briefing sessions
• Co-elation of proposal material

Manage execution of forensic audits:

• Conduct research pertaining to the assignment
• Gathering of relevant documents and evidence; inspection of documentary evidence
• Gathering relevant information for background and statutory checks
• Arranging interviews with relevant people concerned
• Consultation sessions with client personal and possible suspects
• Obtaining explanations for transactions recorded
• Capturing records and data for analyses
• Perform analyses on data and documents obtained
• Continuous communication with client and partner involved
• Manage other resources and team involved

Manage reporting process of forensic audits:

• Provide preliminary reports on aspects investigated
• Co-elation of exhibit files
• Proof read reports before submitting to relevant person
• Quality control in terms of reporting
• Ability to determine if clients expectations have been met
• Perform follow up action, dependant on information contained in the report
• Ability to report findings in concise manner that could be presented for litigation

Forensic consulting:

• Providing sound advice to clients
• Provide possible solutions to problems encountered
• Performing fraud risk assessments
• Developing fraud prevention plans and strategies

Other:

• Identify opportunities for additional business and marketing
• Safe custody of client records
• Collection of proposal documents
• Transcription of recorded evidence/interviews
• Translation of Afrikaans documentation
• Maintenance of budgetary records/documentation
• Complete timesheets and leave forms
• Compile schedules of missing documentation
• Communicate requirements to client personal