
Senior Forensic Specialist (12 Months Contract)
- Midrand, Johannesburg
- Contract
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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 company 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.
- Understands the relevant aspects of the areas that are under investigation.
- Maintains chain of custody.
- Prepares evidence to support recommended corrective actions.
- Leads investigation and provides evidence in corrective actions tribunals.
- Liaises and engages with law enforcement agencies.
- Assists the internal audit team as and when requested by management.
- Participates in fraud risk management projects as and when requested or required.
- 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.
Education
- National Diploma in Forensic or Police or Investigation or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- NQF Level 7 Qualification i.e. Degree in Forensic or Police or Investigation
Combined 6 years minimum:
- Forensic Investigation
- Fraud Management
- Fraud Risk Management / Assessments