Forensic Accountant

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Health and life insurance

Professional development

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Forensic Accountant to join a specialized team. The role is largely remote with potential collaborative sessions in Randburg, focusing on uncovering financial fraud and misconduct using accounting, auditing, and investigative skills.

You will analyze complex financial data, prepare detailed reports, and provide support to legal counsel with expert testimony when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CFE certification highly valued.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in forensic accounting, auditing, or investigative roles.
• Strong understanding of fraud schemes, investigative techniques, and legal procedures.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into financial fraud, embezzlement, and other financial crimes.
• Analyze large volumes of financial data to identify patterns, anomalies, and evidence of wrongdoing.
• Prepare detailed reports outlining findings, methodologies, and conclusions.
• Assist legal counsel in litigation support, including expert witness testimony.
• Develop and implement fraud prevention strategies and controls.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Discretion

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and discreet Forensic Accountant to join their specialized team, working remotely with potential collaborative sessions in Randburg . This role involves investigating financial fraud, irregularities, and misconduct. You will apply accounting, auditing, and investigative skills to uncover financial discrepancies, analyze complex financial data, and provide expert testimony when required. This is a challenging and impactful career for individuals with a strong ethical compass and a passion for uncovering financial truth within the digital landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into financial fraud, embezzlement, and other financial crimes.
• Analyze large volumes of financial data to identify patterns, anomalies, and evidence of wrongdoing.
• Prepare detailed reports outlining findings, methodologies, and conclusions.
• Assist legal counsel in litigation support, including expert witness testimony.
• Develop and implement fraud prevention strategies and controls.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) are highly valued.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in forensic accounting, auditing, or investigative roles.
• Strong understanding of fraud schemes, investigative techniques, and legal procedures.
• Expertise in data analysis tools and Microsoft Excel .
• Excellent report writing and communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, disability, and life insurance.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional development in forensic accounting.
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• The chance to work on high-profile and impactful investigations.