Forensic & Integrity Services - Senior Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm is seeking a Senior Manager in Forensic & Integrity Services in Johannesburg. This role requires strong analytical skills and over 8 years of experience in forensics, including managerial duties. The ideal candidate should be a Certified Fraud Examiner, possess excellent communication skills, and be willing to travel. Join a team working with integrity and compliance to protect organizations' reputations.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience in the Forensics field, at least 2 in management.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Forensic Practitioner – FP (SA).
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects related to white-collar crimes and fraud investigations.
• Identify and resolve client engagement issues.
• Prepare forensic and investigation reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

B Honours (Accounting / Forensics studies) or LLB with postgraduate

Job description

Senior Manager – Forensic & Integrity Services

Location: Johannesburg (Primary Location Only)
Date: Oct 28,

Job Overview

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 around the world. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders and play a critical role in building a better working world for people, clients and communities.

The Opportunity

EY Forensic & Integrity Services helps 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 better manage ethical and reputational risks, guiding organizations through complex environments and leveraging data analytics to improve outcomes. Join our multidisciplinary team—consisting of certified accountants, forensic accountants, technologists, fraud examiners, data scientists, anti‑corruption professionals, expert witnesses, compliance specialists, money‑laundering and sanctions investigators, and more—to drive clients toward integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on challenging projects related to white‑collar crimes, fraud investigations, corporate compliance and ethics, forensic accounting, and financial/economic damages analyses.
• Display understanding of client needs, prioritize, and anticipate 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.
• Ensure high‑quality working papers and analysis.
• Prepare client deliverables, including forensic and investigation reports.
• Present findings to clients and liaise with senior client personnel, in‑house counsel, external legal teams, witnesses, and regulators.
• Coach team members, contribute to knowledge sharing, and hold difficult conversations.
• Balance personal commitments with professional needs.
• Engage and participate in sales and marketing efforts, building the practice’s profile internally and externally.
• Stay abreast of regulatory, business, and economic developments that impact EY Forensic solutions.
• Meet mandatory compliance, learning, and other professional requirements.

Qualifications / Minimum Requirements

• B Honours (Accounting / Forensics studies) or LLB with a postgraduate qualification in Forensic studies.
• 8 years’ experience in the Forensics field, with at least 2 years at a managerial level.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and/or Forensic Practitioner – FP (SA).
• Based in Johannesburg and willing to travel locally, regionally, and internationally.

Additional Requirements & Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Skeptical yet practical mindset to assess situations and draw objective conclusions.
• Natural curiosity and the ability to ask better questions.
• Self‑awareness, respect for diverse styles and backgrounds of team members.
• Team‑orientated with strong interpersonal skills.
• Eager to learn and collaborate toward a shared vision.
• Strong time and organization skills, adaptability to changing environments, determination, and tenacity to see tasks through to conclusion.
• Proactive sharing of new ideas to support shared vision.
• Excellent communication skills and command of spoken and written English.
• Other qualifications such as CFE, FP (SA) are valued.
• Leadership experience and a proven track record in challenging environments.

Legal and Company Information

EY refers to the global organization and may refer to one or more of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.