Senior Forensic Investigator

AVBOB; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job description

The job description provided is detailed and covers various responsibilities related to fraud investigation and management. However, it can be improved for clarity and readability by restructuring some sections, correcting minor grammatical issues, and ensuring consistent formatting. Here is a refined version:

Responsibilities:

• Identify control breakdowns and produce high-quality reports that include findings and recommendations.
• Investigate incidents of fraud, theft, corruption, and money laundering in line with best practice methodologies to mitigate fraud risks.
• Establish working relationships with the business and discuss outcomes of forensic investigations and other fraud risk management initiatives with line managers to help mitigate their fraud risks.
• Ensure continuous professional development within the fraud risk management function and industry.
• Manage and support staff by guiding, mentoring, and training them to perform at their best; evaluate actions, measure outputs, and take corrective actions when standards are not met.
• Manage, implement, and conduct comprehensive fraud awareness campaigns for the group.
• Maintain and update the risk register, including claims statistics.
• Submit monthly reports to Exco.

Methodology:

Preliminary Investigation:

• Conduct the first phase of investigation, which involves fact-finding.
• Verify facts.
• Determine the nature of the crime.
• Identify possible suspects.

Preliminary Report:

• Report initial findings to relevant individuals.
• Make recommendations on how to proceed with the investigation.

Execution of Investigation Phase:

• Gather all outstanding information.
• Obtain witness statements.
• Record all findings and evidence; once complete, register an SAPS case if applicable.
• Share investigation copies with relevant departments for their input (e.g., employee relations, legal, compliance).
• Identify potential risks to the group based on the investigation findings.

Reporting:

• Compile a comprehensive investigation report detailing all relevant findings.
• Highlight potential risks to the group.
• Provide recommendations to address these risks.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports and statistics to Exco.

General:

• Ensure staff are adequately guided, mentored, supported, and trained to perform optimally.
• Review reports and outputs from staff.
• Manage the department’s budget.
• Perform any other duties as required by senior management, internal audit, risk, legal, and compliance departments.