Forensic Accountant

Apply technical expertise in the interpretation and presentation of complex financial information in order to aid criminal investigations, the recovery of proceeds of crime, criminal prosecutions or medium-term decisions

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

•    Analyse, interpret, summarise, and present complex financial information and relevant data in a manner, which is both understandable and properly supported. 

•    Identify and investigate patterns and connections between situations that are not necessarily routine or obviously interlinked and verbalise key findings to the relevant forums. 

•    Determine relevance and completeness of information or evidence and identify gaps.

•    Perform various calculations including income and losses; transaction summaries; tracing of source and destination of funds, tracing of assets; performing present value calculations utilising appropriate rates. 

•    Utilise computerised applications such as a spreadsheet, database or computer model and utilise charts and graphics to explain findings. 

•    Investigate and contextualise financial information / evidence in support of law enforcement efforts by capturing findings and conclusions in the required reporting format and systems and submit investigation outcomes, trends and recommendations as prescribed by relevant policies and procedure.

•    Conduct analysis within acceptable quality norms required.

•    Facilitate the handing over of intelligence / evidence to designated authorities.

•    Assist in legal proceedings, including testifying in court regarding forensic report findings and prepare visual aids to substantiate findings.

•    Plan and manage personal outputs with limited supervision and interact with team members.

•    Execute tasks expeditiously and within set action plans and time frames.

•    Participate in transfer of skills to team members.

•    Review and guide the work of team members.  

•    Assist in compiling reports and case studies for training purposes and benchmarking. 

•    Advises management of financial intelligence issues and challenges as appropriate

•    Represent the organisation at working groups, meetings, conferences, and seminars when required

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

•    Honours in BCom accounting or forensic accounting or B Compt 

•    At least six years' experience in a relevant field

•    Working experience in one of the following industries is preferable:

o    Financial accounting and Information analysis

o    Forensics 

o    Internal Auditing

•    Comprehensive grasp of laws, regulations, and legal precedents pertaining to evidence.

•    Extensive knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, facilitating proficient financial investigations.

•    Proficient in utilizing a diverse range of investigative techniques to gather vital information.

•    Familiarity with principles and methodologies of forensic investigations across different contexts.

•    Thorough understanding of pertinent legislation, encompassing Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence, and associated statutes.

•    Sound understanding of the legal framework within the public sector, including PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations, and other applicable Treasury Directives.

•    Required experience in the collection, application, and use of relevant information in order to substantiate deductions and findings will be an advantage.  

•    Working knowledge of data analysis applications, tools, and systems. 

•    Sound knowledge and experience using the Microsoft office suite and Excel is a prerequisite. 

•    Anti-Money laundering training will be an added advantageous. 

•    Analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.

•    Reporting and presentation skills

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES 

•    Data Governance, Compliance and Ethics 

•    Data Literacy 

•    Data Collection and Analysis

•    Insights and Reporting 

•    Data Quality 

•    Data Requirements Identification

•    Data Stewardship 

•    Data Visualisation and Presentation