Senior Forensic Specialist

Access Human Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading South African consultancy is seeking a Forensic Pro-active Service professional to conduct forensic investigations and provide fraud risk management support. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience in forensic investigation or fraud management. This temporary contract position requires in-person engagement in Centurion, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Forensic Investigation or Fraud Management.
• Proven ability in Fraud Risk Management and Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas of fraud risk and provide management assistance.
• Conduct allocated forensic investigations.
• Compile forensic investigation reports.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Forensic Investigation

Fraud Management

Fraud Risk Management

Communication

Education

Bachelors

Job description

Forensic Pro-active Service

Responsibilities

• Identifies areas where fraud risk management may be of further assistance to management in the achievement of goals and objectives of the department.
• Provides fraud training, awareness and campaigns.
• Maintains MIS registers.
• Conducts fraud awareness and training.
• Promotes internal audit and forensic services in overall engagements.
• Promotes the fraud hotline.
• Maintains a training register and record of fraud hotline incidents. Operational Function / Management
• Conduct allocated forensic investigations according to required methodologies and standards.
• Investigate and follow-up on matters emanating from fraud hotline reports allocated by the management.
• Conduct interviews, obtain statements / affidavits, and gather factual evidence with regards to forensic investigations.
• Analyze information, statements / affidavits, research, and evidence gathered.
• Provide regular feedback on the progress of investigations to the Senior Manager.
• Represent the organization and lead / provide evidence in appropriate forums.
• (Disciplinary Actions, Criminal / Civil proceedings, Labor Proceedings and Loss Recovery processes).
• Assist in the Fraud Awareness campaigns to SACAA officials and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain sound relationships with forensic stakeholders and law enforcement agencies.
• Compile forensic investigation reports.
• Ensure efficient and accurate project administration. Document information and transaction flow
• Understands the relevant aspects of the areas that are under investigation.
• Maintains chain of custody. Assist with the implementation of corrective actions.
• Prepares evidence to support recommended corrective actions.
• Leads investigation and provides evidence in corrective actions tribunals.
• Liaises and engages with law enforcement agencies. Perform unscheduled forensic activities.
• Assists the internal audit team as and when requested by management.
• Participates in fraud risk management projects as and when requested or required communication and stakeholder management.
• Ensures that investigation clients are regularly and timeously informed regarding commencement and progress of investigations.
• Ensures that communication (written and verbal) with clients, peers and superiors are factual, regular, timeous and accurate.
• Manages relationships with clients and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors (Preferred)
• Experience: Forensic Investigation / Fraud Management – 6 years (Required)
• Fraud Risk Management / Assessments – 6 years (Required)

Job Type: Temporary Contract – 12 months

Location: Centurion, Gauteng (Preferred)

Work Location: In person