Forensic & Integrity Services - Senior Manager

Ernst & Young Global Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 650 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational professional services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Manager in Forensic & Integrity Services. The role involves leading projects on fraud investigations, preparing analytical reports, and coaching team members. Candidates should possess 8 years of Forensics experience with at least 2 years in a managerial role, along with relevant certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner. The firm promotes a commitment to integrity and ethical practices.

Qualifications

• 8 years' experience in Forensics with 2 years at Managerial level.
• Certified Fraud Examiner or Forensic Practitioner (FP SA).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects on white collar crimes and fraud investigations.
• Prepare forensic and investigation reports for clients.
• Coach team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

B Honours in Accounting / Forensics or LLB

Postgraduate in Forensic studies

Job description

Job title: Forensic & Integrity Services - Senior Manager

Job Location : Gauteng, JohannesburgDeadline : December 03,

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 which includes amongst others, certified accountants, forensic accountants and 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 also be introduced to career challenges that will take you into exciting new professional territory 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 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 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 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 your personal commitments with your 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 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 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

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