SUMMARY:
Forensics Director
POSITION INFO:
Role Description and Duties:
· Develop and ensure the implementation of the Forensic accounting and investigation strategy, procedures and policies
· Create written protocols and guidelines on forensic investigation methodology
· Review investigation reports and provide assurance that the investigation conducted met the required industry standards
· Support the division in developing and maintaining mechanism for reporting potential fraud and corruption
· Provide reports periodically in terms of the operational requirements in the division
· Build relationships with law enforcement bodies and regulatory authorities to ensure legislative compliance
· Support the strategic goals and provide a supportive role to the head of the division forensic services division
· Integrate and develop the range of services provided
· Improve the operational effectiveness and productivity of the forensic services division
· Strengthen relationships of existing client portfolio and build effective relationships with clients
· Reviewing of all completed reports
· Drive Business Development in the division to be able to contribute to the success of the overall business
· Providing a support role in management talent in the forensics division
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications & Experience:
· An NQF level 8:
· BCom Honours in Accounting (Chartered Accountancy) or higher equivalent qualification, and the incumbent must be registered with SAICA, who specialise in Forensic Accounting or have BCom Honours (Forensic Accountancy), or,
· A relevant LLB, BProc, Biuris, or higher equivalent qualification, and registered with a relevant professional body
· A relevant M-degree (Legal/Financial)
· 10+ years’ experience in a Senior Management position and 15+ years’ experience in the Forensic investigation’s environment
· (CFE) Certified Fraud Examiner qualification is required
· FP/SA (Forensic Practitioner South Africa) will be advantageous
· 15+ years’ experience in the forensics field
· Good English language communication skills, both verbal and written (including excellent report writing skills)
· Experience in consulting, selling, and marketing (including proposals and professional presentations)
· Sound private and public sector experience
Technical Competencies
· Technical Competencies Strategist – the ability to drive a strategy and its associated tactics
· Leadership and coaching skills
· Creativity
· Self-starter - and initiative
· Professional and integrity at all times
· Ability to apply own mind and to deviate from the norm, if required
· Attention to detail
· Excellent interpersonal (“soft”) skills
· Excellent writing skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Team player with multi-tasking and leadership skills to manage multiple teams and assignments concurrently
Behavioural Competencies:
· Commercial orientation
· Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
· Exceptional research and report writing skills (non-negotiable)
· Work ethic and the ability to work for extended hours (when required)
· Knowledge and innovation
· Influencing skills / leadership potential
· Entrepreneurial flair, energy and drive
· Problem solving potential and decision making skills
· A strong command of English (both oral and written)
· Team player
· Excellent planning and organising abilities
· Ability to work under pressure and achieve internal reporting deadlines
· Have a strong commitment to excellence and personal and professional growth
· Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for analytics
· Contribute to competitive bid proposals and formal presentation
Core competencies:
· Relationships and collaboration
· Exceptional client service
· Business growth
· Engaging people
· Leadership
· Quality, Risk management and Operational performance
