Forensic Accountant

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Forensic Accountant to join a Soweto-based team. The role focuses on investigating fraud, embezzlement, and financial irregularities, with detailed data analysis and evidence gathering for legal or internal purposes.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in accounting, with forensic experience, and a CA(SA) or CFE being highly desirable. A hybrid work model is offered to support a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional certification such as CA(SA) or CFE is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience including forensic accounting or fraud investigation.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, auditing standards and fraud detection techniques.
• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial investigations into suspected fraud, financial misconduct, and other irregularities.
• Analyze financial statements, transaction records, and other financial data to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Gather and document evidence, ensuring its integrity for potential legal proceedings.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported forensic accounting reports.
• Quantify financial losses and provide expert testimony when required.
• Collaborate with legal teams, law enforcement, and internal stakeholders during investigations.

Skills

Fraud investigation

Accounting principles

Data analysis

Accounting software

CA(SA) / CFE desirable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Data analysis tools

Accounting software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and investigative Forensic Accountant to join their specialized team based in Soweto. This role involves examining financial records to detect fraud, embezzlement, and other financial irregularities. You will conduct detailed investigations, analyze complex financial data, and prepare comprehensive reports to support legal proceedings or internal investigations. This is a challenging and rewarding position for a detail-oriented professional who excels in uncovering financial discrepancies and contributing to fraud prevention and detection efforts in a hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial investigations into suspected fraud, financial misconduct, and other irregularities.
• Analyze financial statements, transaction records, and other financial data to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Gather and document evidence, ensuring its integrity for potential legal proceedings.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported forensic accounting reports.
• Quantify financial losses and provide expert testimony when required.
• Collaborate with legal teams, law enforcement, and internal stakeholders during investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional certification such as CA(SA) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with specific experience in forensic accounting or fraud investigation.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, auditing standards, and fraud detection techniques.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and accounting software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and specialization.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Hybrid work model allowing for flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and impactful investigations.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.