Senior Forensic Accountant & Investigations Lead

SNG GrantThornton; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

SNG Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Consultant - Forensic to support the Forensic Services team in Gauteng. You will conduct financial investigations, analyze complex data, and help detect, prevent, and report fraud and financial misconduct in a regulated environment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with clients, law enforcement, and internal stakeholders while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
• 2-5 years' experience in forensic accounting, auditing, investigation, or a related role

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic accounting investigations relating to fraud, corruption, financial irregularities, and misconduct
• Analyse financial records, bank statements, general ledgers, and transactional data to identify anomalies and red flags
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-documented forensic reports suitable for legal proceedings and stakeholder review
• Assist with asset tracing, loss quantification, and recovery processes
• Support disciplinary, criminal, and civil matters by providing financial evidence and expert input
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, legal teams, law enforcement agencies, and external clients as required
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to professional, ethical, and regulatory standards
• Support the development and improvement of forensic methodologies, tools, and processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Forensic accounting

Auditing

Data analysis

Financial investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Auditing

CA(SA) qualification

Job description

SNG Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Consultant - Forensic to support the Forensic Services team in Gauteng. You will conduct financial investigations, analyze complex data, and help detect, prevent, and report fraud and financial misconduct in a regulated environment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with clients, law enforcement, and internal stakeholders while maintaining strict confidentiality.