Forensic Specialist

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 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 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