Lead Forensic Accountant - Investigations & Evidence

Financial Intelligence Centre; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is seeking a senior professional to lead forensic case workstreams, applying advanced accounting knowledge to gather, verify and interpret financial evidence for law enforcement investigations and prosecutions. The role involves independent design of investigative approaches, data quality assurance, and providing expert technical input.

The successful candidate will mentor junior staff and contribute to asset forfeiture outcomes while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Honours degree in accounting or related field and professional registrations preferred.
• ACFE/ACAMS/ACFCS/ICFP certifications are advantageous for the role.
• Minimum 3 years of forensic investigations experience with multi-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic investigations or defined workstreams within complex matters.
• Draft, quality-check, and defend forensic reports and affidavits in legal proceedings.
• Provide technical guidance to junior forensic accountants.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.
• Ensure data integrity and support asset forfeiture processes.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Data analysis

Investigative interviewing

Legal testimony

Education

Honours degree in accounting/forensic accounting/internal audit/criminal law

SAICA CA SA-Registration preferred

ACFE - CFE full membership preferred

ICFP - FP(SA) associate membership

ACAMS - CAMS associate membership preferred

ACFCS - CFCS government level membership preferred

3 years forensic investigations experience

Job description

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is seeking a senior professional to lead forensic case workstreams, applying advanced accounting knowledge to gather, verify and interpret financial evidence for law enforcement investigations and prosecutions. The role involves independent design of investigative approaches, data quality assurance, and providing expert technical input.

The successful candidate will mentor junior staff and contribute to asset forfeiture outcomes while ensuring compliance