Forensic Investigator

AB InBev Africa; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Randburg seeks a professional to lead investigations and coordinate risk management processes. This role involves driving compliance initiatives, conducting forensic audits, and providing advisory services. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Law, Human Resources, or Finance, and experience with data analysis tools like SYSPRO and SAP. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. The organization promotes gender equality and values ethical leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant fields such as Law, Human Resources, Finance, or Internal Control.
• Experience in Data Analysis and Risk Management will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate investigations across the zone.
• Drive Ethics and Compliance initiatives.
• Conduct trend analysis and forensic audits to minimize risks.
• Support hearings and liaise with the People function on investigations.
• Compile and publish risk management metrics.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Law

Degree in Human Resources

Degree in Finance

Degree in Internal Control

Tools

SYSPRO

SAP

Job description

Overview

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Key Purpose

The Key Purpose of this role is to lead and coordinate investigations across the zone, develop and implement risk management processes, proactively identify potential fraud and revenue losses, and provide professional advisory services related to policies and regulation.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive Ethics and Compliance initiatives across the Zone.
• Deliver quality investigations through effective investigation planning, case management and risk assessment, in accordance with investigation guidelines and procedures.
• Conduct trend analysis and execute forensic audits to proactively minimize risks/losses, ensuring that risks are effectively managed.
• Ensure that gaps identified from investigations or forensic audits are communicated appropriately and remediation actions are implemented timely.
• Analyze and assess information, applying a high level of attention to detail and an awareness of the relevant legal frameworks.
• Support internal and external hearings/appeals, as required. Liaise with the People function on employee-related investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Creatively troubleshoot to resolve problems, championing and implementing continuous improvement.
• Conduct training and awareness campaigns targeted at fraud prevention, fraud indicators and fraud detection capabilities across the Company.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of compliance and investigations dashboards.
• Compile and publish quarterly risk management metrics and reports.

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Problem solving and proven ability to manage projects and facilitate change.
• Strong communication skills.
• Honest and ethical role model.
• Analytical thinker with strong organizational, time-management, and issue-spotting skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Law, Human Resources, Finance, or Internal Control.
• Proficiency in Data Analysis (using SYSPRO and SAP) and Risk management will be an advantage.

Additional Information

BAND: VII

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.