Forensic Accountant

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Forensic Accountant to join our team. The Forensic Accountant will be responsible for investigating financial transactions, analyzing data, and providing expert testimony in legal proceedings.

What you’ll do:

• Investigating the financial data of a company suspected of fraudulent activity.


• Compiling and analyzing evidence of illegal activity.


• Interpreting and evaluating financial information.


• Conducting interviews with personnel to uncover and gather evidence.


• Developing a criminal hypothesis from the information.


• Presenting the investigative findings to the appropriate personnel.


• Recommending actionable steps to remedy and prevent future occurrences of fraud.


• Preparing documentation and evidence for presentation in court.


• Presenting evidence of financial irregularities to court members clearly and professionally.


• Explaining the findings of the research in.


• Understandable terms and disclosing investigative methods and procedures.

Your Expertise:

• Strong understanding of anti-money laundering regulations.


• Ability to work independently without the need for supervision.


• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.


• Articulate report-writing skills.


• Have at least 5 years of experience in the forensic accounting industry.


• Computer literate, excellent report writing skills.

Qualifications Required:

• An honors degree in forensic accounting.


• A certified fraud examiner (CFE), certified public accountant (CPA), and/ or chartered accountant (CA) qualification is preferred and will be an advantage.


• A pass in the certified financial forensics (CFF) exam may be advantageous.

Personal Attributes/ Soft Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of anti-money laundering regulations.


• Ability to work independently without the need for supervision.


• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.


• Articulate report-writing skills.

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Permanent position 


• Location: Gauteng


• Work Environment: Employee to work remotely from home and travel to all provinces in the country.

Desired Skills:

• Adaptability
• Authenticity
• Partnership
• Ingenuity
• Mastery