Forensic & Integrity Services - Senior Manager

Iris Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Manager in Johannesburg to lead forensic investigations and corporate compliance projects. This role requires at least 8 years of experience in forensics, with strong leadership skills and a background in accounting or law. The ideal candidate will be proactive, analytical, and possess excellent communication skills. This position will involve local and international travel.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience in the Forensics field with at least 2 at Managerial level.
• Certified Fraud Examiner and/or Forensic Practitioner - FP (SA).
• Must be willing to travel locally, regionally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects related to fraud investigations and corporate compliance.
• Prepare forensic and investigation reports for clients.
• Coach team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.Com Honours or LLB with post graduate in Forensic studies

Job description

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 ineconomies 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 assistcompanies 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 which includes amongst others, certified accountants, forensicaccountants and technologists, certified fraud examiners, data scientists, data analyticsprofessionals, anti-corruption professionals, certified expert witnesses, complianceprofessionals, money laundering and sanctions investigators, etc.

Join our team and be part of the team that helps clients achieve their Integrity agenda. You’ll will also be introduced to career challenges that will take you into exciting new professionalterritory through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored counselling. We are looking for a Senior Manager from Investigation and Compliance to be part of our globally connected and culturally aligned Forensic & Integrity team.

Your key responsibilities

• Work and lead on challenging projects related to white collar crimes, fraud investigations,
• Corporate compliance and Ethics, forensic accounting and financial and economic damagesanalyses, in a rapidly growing team with multidisciplinary skill-sets.
• Display understanding of client needs, priorities and anticipate related challenges
• Identify and resolve issues on your engagements demonstrating a broad technical and people skillset.
• Prepare work plans and review electronic data, accounting, financial and non-financial records. An ability to 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 toclients
• Liaise with senior client personnel, in-house counsel, external legal teams, witnesses andregulators
• Coach team members , contribute to the knowledge sharing culture of the team and hold difficult conversations.
• Effectively balance your personal commitments with your professional needs
• Engage and participate in Sales and Marketing efforts including building the profile of thepractice and firm in internal as well as external events
• Keep abreast on regulatory/ business/economic developments and their impact on the solutions of EY Forensics.
• Meet mandatory compliance, learning and other professional requirements

Minimum requirements

• B.Com Honours (Accounting / Forensics studies) or LLB, with post graduate 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)
• Based in Johannesburg and must be willing to travel locally, regionally and internationally.

Additional requirements

• 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.
• Teaming 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