Forensic & Integrity Services - Senior Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Senior Manager in Forensic & Integrity Services based in Johannesburg. This role requires leading challenging projects in fraud investigations and corporate compliance, alongside strong analytical and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have a B Honours or LLB with postgraduate studies in Forensics, at least 8 years of experience, and the ability to travel locally and internationally. Join a team dedicated to building a better working world through integrity and compliance.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience in the Forensics field, with at least 2 at managerial level.
• Must be based in Johannesburg and willing to travel.
• Strong command over spoken and written English is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects related to white collar crimes and fraud investigations.
• Prepare forensic and investigation reports.
• Liaise with senior client personnel and external legal teams.
• Coach team members and contribute to the knowledge-sharing culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

B Honours in Accounting / Forensics studies or LLB with postgraduate in Forensic studies

Certified Fraud Examiner and/or Forensic Practitioner - FP (SA)

Job description

Forensic & Integrity Services - Senior Manager

Location: Johannesburg

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Oct 28, ****

Requisition ID: *******

EY is a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory services.

The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over.

We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders.

In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

The Opportunity

EY Forensic & Integrity Services practice help organizations protect and restore enterprise and financial reputation.

Our professionals assist companies and their legal counsel to investigate facts, resolve disputes and manage regulatory challenges.

We put integrity at the heart of compliance programs to help better manage ethical and reputational risks.

We understand how organizations navigate complex environments; how pressures, attitudes and culture influence employee actions; and how to leverage data analytics to improve compliance and investigation outcomes.

We are committed to making integrity the cornerstone of a better working world.

Our team is multi‑disciplinary and includes among others: certified accountants, forensic accountants, technologists, certified fraud examiners, data scientists, data analytics professionals, anti‑corruption professionals, certified expert witnesses, compliance professionals, money laundering and sanctions investigators, etc.

Join our team and be part of the team that helps clients achieve their Integrity agenda.

You’ll be introduced to career challenges that will take you into exciting new professional territory through diverse experiences, world‑class learning and individually tailored counseling.

Responsibilities

• Work and lead on challenging projects related to white collar crimes, fraud investigations, corporate compliance and ethics, forensic accounting and financial and economic damages analyses in a rapidly growing team with multidisciplinary skill‑sets.
• Display understanding of client needs, priorities and anticipate related challenges.
• Identify and resolve issues on engagements demonstrating a broad technical and people skill‑set.
• Prepare work plans and review electronic data, accounting, financial and non‑financial records.
• See the "wood from the trees".
• Ensure high‑quality working papers and analysis by team members.
• Prepare client deliverables including forensic and investigation reports.
• Present findings to clients.
• Liaise with senior client personnel, in‑house counsel, external legal teams, witnesses and regulators.
• Coach team members, contribute to the knowledge‑sharing culture of the team and hold difficult conversations.
• Effectively balance personal commitments with professional needs.
• Engage and participate in sales and marketing efforts including building the profile of the practice and firm in internal as well as external events.
• Keep abreast of regulatory, business and economic developments and their impact on the solutions of EY Forensics.
• Meet mandatory compliance, learning and other professional requirements.

Qualifications

• B Honours (Accounting / Forensics studies) or LLB, with postgraduate in Forensic studies.
• 8 years’ experience in the Forensics field, of which at least 2 at managerial level.
• Certified Fraud Examiner and/or Forensic Practitioner - FP (SA).

Additional requirements

• Based in Johannesburg and must be willing to travel locally, regionally and internationally.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Skeptical yet practical mindset to assess situations and reach conclusions objectively.
• Natural curiosity and ability to ask better questions.
• Self‑awareness, respect for differences in individual style and background of your team members.
• Team​ing and displaying strong interpersonal skills.
• Someone who is eager to learn, contribute and collaborate to support the achievement of a shared vision.
• Strong time and organization skills, ability to adapt quickly to changing environments, determination and tenacity to see the matter you are working on to its conclusion.
• Proactiveness in sharing new ideas to support achievement of shared vision.
• Strong communication skills and command over spoken and written English.
• Other qualifications such as CFE, FP (SA) are valued.
• Leadership experience and proven track record in a challenging environment.