Forensics Services Manager

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

• Independently scope, plan and execute forensic investigation workstreams and other forensic assignments, including evidence identification, evidence review, data analysis, interviews, findings development, reporting and close-out.

• Identify key issues, formulate investigation hypotheses, develop investigation procedures and determine relevant evidence required to support defensible findings.

• Investigate matters relating to economic crime, including allegations of fraud, corruption, procurement irregularities, conflicts of interest, financial misconduct, misappropriation of assets and other irregular conduct.

• Review, analyse and reconcile financial and non-financial information, including accounting records, contracts, procurement documentation, payroll records, correspondence, electronic data and other documentary evidence.

• Perform and oversee data acquisition, processing, analysis and interpretation using appropriate forensic technology and data analytics tools.

• Conduct and support interviews, prepare interview plans, assess interview evidence and integrate interview outcomes with documentary and financial evidence.

• Develop clear, evidence-based findings and draft high-quality forensic reports, executive summaries, appendices and recommendations that are balanced, defensible and supported by working papers.

• Maintain complete, accurate and well-organised working papers, document management records and evidence files, including appropriate consideration of chain-of-custody and confidentiality requirements.

• Manage assignment delivery, including project planning, resourcing, timelines, budgets, commercial considerations, quality control, risk management and adherence to assignment mandates.

• Supervise, coach and review the work of junior team members, provide timely feedback and support their technical and professional development.

• Manage client relationships, understand client needs, communicate progress, escalate risks and issues, and present findings to senior stakeholders where required.

• Support integrity due diligence reviews, fraud prevention projects, fraud risk management engagements and other forensic advisory assignments.

• Contribute to proposals, business development initiatives and the development of new and existing client relationships.

• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, objectivity, independence, confidentiality and ethical behaviour in all assignments.

• CA - qualified or

• BCom Accounting, BCom Forensic Accounting (Hons), LLB relevant Postgraduate , Forensic or Law enforcement qualification

• CFE or FP/SA preferable / advantageous.

• Minimum 6–8 years’ relevant experience in forensic investigations, forensic accounting, fraud risk management, financial crime, law enforcement, internal audit, litigation support or a related investigations environment.

• At least 2–3 years’ experience managing investigation workstreams, supervising junior staff and taking responsibility for delivery, quality, deadlines and client communication.

• Proven experience investigating allegations of fraud, corruption, procurement irregularities, conflicts of interest, financial misconduct, misappropriation of assets and/or other economic crime matters.

• Demonstrated experience reviewing and analysing financial records, accounting data, contracts, procurement documentation, payroll records, emails, correspondence and other documentary evidence.

• Experience planning investigations, identifying relevant evidence, maintaining working papers, supporting evidence management requirements and developing evidence-based findings.

• Strong forensic report-writing experience, including drafting factual findings, executive summaries, investigation reports, appendices and recommendations.

• Experience conducting or supporting interviews, preparing interview outlines and assessing interview evidence against documentary and financial evidence.

• Experience managing client relationships, communicating progress, escalating risks and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.

• Good understanding of risks, internal controls, governance processes and relevant legal, regulatory and disciplinary frameworks applicable to forensic investigations.

• Demonstrated commitment to forensic investigations as a long-term career path, including continuous learning, professional development and/or membership of relevant professional bodies.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Alteryx, IDEA, ACL, SQL or similar data analytics tools would be advantageous.

• Good technology literacy, including an understanding of electronic data, document management, computer hardware and operating systems.

• Strong investigative curiosity and professional scepticism, with a commitment to following the evidence and reaching balanced, defensible conclusions.

• Views forensic work as a long-term career and demonstrates commitment through relevant experience, continuous learning and professional development.

• High level of resilience, discretion and emotional maturity when dealing with sensitive, confidential and potentially contentious matters.

• Strong ownership mindset, with the ability to drive matters to completion and deliver high-quality work under pressure.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Working systematically and logically to resolve problems, to identify causes, relationships and implications

• Building and sustaining relationships

• Being passionate about customer service

• Being curious – learning, sharing and innovating

• Leading and contributing to team success

• Communicating with impact and empathy

• Developing self and others through coaching

• Demonstrating courage and integrity

• Acquiring and applying commercial and technical expertise

• Being open-minded, practical and agile with change

• Strategic thinking

• Logical reasoning

• Analytical ability

• Good judgment skills

• Problem solving

• Excellence orientation

• Drive and enthusiasm

• Influencing

• Rule orientation