Forensic Accountant

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional development

Impact on investigations

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp and analytical Forensic Accountant to join their investigations team in a fully remote role. You will conduct thorough investigations, analyze complex financial data, and provide expert insights to support litigation, risk management, and decision-making.

Strong integrity and independent work style are essential for success in this remote position. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Criminology and a CFE certification, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Criminology.
• CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) certification is essential.
• Significant experience in forensic accounting or fraud investigation.
• Expertise in data analysis techniques for uncovering financial discrepancies.
• Strong understanding of legal principles related to financial investigations and evidence handling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed forensic accounting investigations into fraud, embezzlement, and financial misconduct.
• Analyze financial records, transactions, and electronic data to identify patterns and irregularities.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing findings, methodologies, and conclusions for legal and management review.
• Assist in litigation support, including providing expert testimony when required.
• Develop and implement fraud prevention strategies and internal control recommendations.
• Collaborate with legal counsel, law enforcement, and other stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Fraud investigation

Data analysis

Reporting

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Criminology

CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and analytical Forensic Accountant to join their investigations team. This is a fully remote position, ideal for an experienced professional looking to apply their investigative accounting skills to uncover financial irregularities and fraud. You will play a vital role in conducting thorough investigations, analyzing complex financial data, and providing expert insights. The role requires a high degree of integrity, discretion, and the ability to work independently and remotely, contributing critical analysis to litigation support and risk management efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed forensic accounting investigations into fraud, embezzlement, and financial misconduct.
• Analyze financial records, transactions, and electronic data to identify patterns and irregularities.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing findings, methodologies, and conclusions for legal and management review.
• Assist in litigation support, including providing expert testimony when required.
• Develop and implement fraud prevention strategies and internal control recommendations.
• Collaborate with legal counsel, law enforcement, and other stakeholders as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Criminology.
• Professional certification such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) is essential.
• Significant experience in forensic accounting, fraud investigation, or related fields.
• Expertise in data analysis tools and techniques for uncovering financial discrepancies.
• Strong understanding of legal principles related to financial investigations and evidence handling.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills, adapted for remote communication.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Fully remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful investigations.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A role that offers significant autonomy and impact.