Forensic Accountant

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 780,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Forensic Accountant to join our client’s team in Nelspruit. You will lead investigations into financial fraud, analyze complex records, and quantify losses while preparing reports for legal and regulatory audiences.

Expect collaboration with counsel and law enforcement, with opportunities to provide expert testimony when required. The role requires a strong foundation in accounting, auditing, and investigative techniques, plus six years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance; master's advantageous.
• Professional certifications CA(SA), CPA, CISA or CFE required.
• Minimum 6 years in accounting, auditing, or forensic accounting.
• Proven fraud detection, investigation, and litigation support experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into financial fraud, white-collar crime, and other financial irregularities.
• Analyze complex financial records, transactions, and systems to identify evidence of wrongdoing.
• Quantify financial losses and damages resulting from fraudulent activities.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to clients, legal teams, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide expert witness testimony in court proceedings when required.
• Collaborate with legal counsel, law enforcement, and other stakeholders during investigations.

Skills

Fraud investigations

Financial analysis

Legal testimony

Report writing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA)

CPA

CISA

CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)

Tools

Auditing software

Case management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and investigative Forensic Accountant to join their team in Nelspruit . This specialized role involves investigating financial fraud, irregularities, and complex financial disputes. You will analyze financial data, gather evidence, and provide expert testimony in legal proceedings. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical abilities, a keen eye for detail, and a strong understanding of accounting, auditing, and investigative techniques. This position requires discretion, integrity, and the ability to work under pressure to uncover financial misconduct.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into financial fraud, white-collar crime, and other financial irregularities.
• Analyze complex financial records, transactions, and systems to identify evidence of wrongdoing.
• Quantify financial losses and damages resulting from fraudulent activities.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to clients, legal teams, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide expert witness testimony in court proceedings when required.
• Collaborate with legal counsel, law enforcement, and other stakeholders during investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Master's degree is advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as CA(SA) , CPA , CISA , or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) are required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting, auditing, or forensic accounting.
• Proven experience in fraud detection, investigation, and litigation support.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility in Nelspruit .
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training in forensic accounting.
• Engaging and challenging work that makes a significant impact.