Senior Forensic Investigator

1 month ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Buzzing Careers Full time

**Our client, a large advisory firm, is looking for an experienced Investigations Lead to join their team. More details of the role and our client is provided below**:
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking an experienced Investigations Lead to join our team. As the Investigations Lead, you will be responsible for managing and conducting forensic investigations, ensuring adherence to professional standards and ethics. Your role will involve leading and coordinating investigations assignments, managing a team, and providing expert testimony in disciplinary and court proceedings. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in growing our investigations practice by seeking out new business opportunities and maintaining relationships with clients.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead and manage investigations assignments, ensuring adherence to required standards, code of ethics, and professional behavior.
- Proactively lead, manage, and engage with staff assigned to you, fostering open communication and collaboration.
- Develop, implement, and monitor project plans to ensure timely delivery in accordance with agreed timelines.
- Ensure that investigations work is performed in accordance with the required standards, code of ethics, and professional behavior.
- Ensure evidence is appropriately obtained and securely preserved.
- Perform all necessary investigations administration requirements.
- Draft and review factual findings reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Assist in drafting charge sheets and liaise with law enforcement agencies when required.
- Testify in disciplinary or criminal forums as an expert witness.
- Review planning, client invoicing, and delivery to expedite cash collections proactively.
- Grow the investigations practice by seeking out opportunities and proposing new business through quotations, tenders, etc.
- Prepare presentations to take to prospecting clients and coordinate with others to drive sales success.
- Represent the company as required at conferences, presentations, seminars, and other events.
- Attend required training to maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
- Collect, collate, maintain, and summarize the Group whistle-blowing hotline reports for quarterly meetings.
- Drive improvements in the whistle-blowing reporting mechanisms throughout the Group.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- At least 10 years of experience in forensic accounting/auditing.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing forensic investigations.
- Proven track record in conducting successful forensic investigations.
- Experience in testifying in disciplinary and court proceedings.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Law, or Investigations.
- Certified Fraud Examiner certification is preferable.
- Multiskilled, with additional certifications such as CFE, CA(SA), LLB, or CIA.
- Relevant professional membership in ACFE, SAICA, ICFP, IIA(SA), etc.
- Up-to-date with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
- Valid driving license and own vehicle.

**Competencies and Skills**:
**Core Competencies**:

- Upholds and promotes the applicable professional body's Code of Ethics.
- Adheres to key policies, practices, and procedures.
- Demonstrates fairness and treats others without discrimination.
- Maintains independence and objectivity in all situations.
- Exercises due professional care and stays informed about global developments and regulatory requirements.
- Fosters open communication and uses appropriate communication forms and media effectively.
- Exhibits a service-oriented attitude and builds constructive relationships.
- Collaborates with others, demonstrates resilience, and leads by example.
- Respects confidentiality and is a reliable team player.
- Exercises professional skepticism and utilizes tools and techniques to obtain relevant data.
- Maintains personal performance in changing environments and seeks personal and professional growth opportunities.
- Values diversity and cultural sensitivity.

**Technical Competencies**:

- Obtains and evaluates reliable, relevant, and sufficient evidence.
- Documents results and conclusions to the required standard.
- Supports findings with facts and/or adequate evidence.
- Performs self-review of work and meets deadlines within allocated budgets.
- Completes project administrative documentation.
- Builds and maintains relationships with clients, providing regular updates and communication.
- Adapts approach and shows flexibility when priorities change.

Attributes:

- Positive and proactive work attitude, displaying a can-do mindset.
- Effective prioritization skills and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Focus on efficiency and the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Capability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
- Embraces and embodies the company values.
- Respectful and a

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