Senior Forensic Specialist

About the position

To minimise the impact of financial crime and misconduct through timeous high-quality investigative interventions and ensure that the company’s assets and interests are protected.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Forensic Pro-active Service             

• Identifies areas where fraud risk management may be of further assistance to management in the achievement of goals and objectives of the department.
• Provides fraud training, awareness and campaigns.
• Maintains MIS registers.
• Conducts fraud awareness and training.
• Promotes internal audit and forensic services in overall engagements.
• Promotes the fraud hotline.
• Maintains a training register and record of fraud hotline incidents.

 Operational Function / Management        

• Conduct allocated forensic   investigations according to required methodologies and standards.
• Investigate and follow-up on matters emanating from fraud hotline reports allocated by the management.
• Conduct interviews, obtain statements/affidavits, and gather factual evidence with regards to forensic investigations.
• Analyze information, statements/affidavits, research, and evidence gathered.
• Provide regular feedback on the progress of investigations.
• Represent the organization and lead/provide evidence in appropriate forums. (Disciplinary Actions, Criminal/Civil proceedings, Labor Proceedings and Loss Recovery processes).
• Assist in the Fraud Awareness campaigns to company officials and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain sound relationships with forensic stakeholders and law enforcement agencies.
• Compile forensic investigation reports.
• Ensure efficient and accurate project administration.

 Document information and transaction flow     

• Understands the relevant aspects of the areas that are under investigation.
• Maintains chain of custody.

 Assist with the implementation of corrective actions

• Prepares evidence to support recommended corrective actions.
• Leads investigation and provides evidence in corrective actions tribunals.
• Liaises and engages with law enforcement agencies.

 Perform unscheduled forensic activities              

• Assists the internal audit team as and when requested by management.
• Participates in fraud risk management projects as and when requested or required.

 Communication and stakeholder management              

• Ensures that investigation clients are regularly and timeously informed regarding commencement and progress of investigations.
• Ensures that communication (written and verbal) with clients, peers and superiors are factual, regular, timeous and accurate.
• Manages relationships with clients and other stakeholders.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION
Minimum

• National Diploma in Forensic or Police or Investigation or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Ideal

• NQF Level 7 Qualification i.e. Degree in Forensic or Police or Investigation

EXPERIENCE
Combined 6 years minimum:

• Forensic Investigation  
• Fraud Management
• Fraud Risk Management / Assessments

Desired Skills:

• Facilitation Skills
• Investigation Skills
• Corporate Governance