Remote Forensic Accountant: Investigations & Evidence

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health benefits

Professional development

Challenging investigations

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Forensic Accountant to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on investigating financial irregularities, fraud, and other financial crimes using rigorous data analysis.

The successful candidate will gather and preserve evidence, prepare detailed reports, and provide expert testimony when required, coordinating with legal counsel and investigators as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• A professional qualification such as CA(SA) or CFE is highly desirable.
• Significant experience in forensic accounting or fraud investigation.
• Deep understanding of fraud schemes and evidence handling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations into suspected financial fraud and misconduct.
• Analyze complex financial records to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Gather and preserve evidence in line with legal standards.
• Prepare detailed reports describing findings and methodologies.
• Provide expert witness testimony when required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Forensic accounting

Fraud investigation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CA(SA) or CFE

Tools

Accounting software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Forensic Accountant to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on investigating financial irregularities, fraud, and other financial crimes using rigorous data analysis.

The successful candidate will gather and preserve evidence, prepare detailed reports, and provide expert testimony when required, coordinating with legal counsel and investigators as needed.