Forensic Investigator Business Unit Leader

SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to lead and direct the operations of the Investigations. The role is accountable for the strategic alignment, operational coordination and execution of fraud risk identification solutions and anti-corruption work in the Organization. The role drives the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of the objectives of the strategic plan across Investigations Business Unit ensuring the desired strategic impact.

POSITION INFO:

• Provide strategic advisory services related to regulatory compliance, corporate governance, fraud risk assessments, enterprise risk management, internal controls
• Provide technical support and guidance to audit teams
• Ensure that all risks relating to investigations are properly documented, managed and escalated to top management within the Organization
• Support consultations with regularity audit or auditee to arrange for funding and the collection of the relevant debtors
• Remain up to date with the direction and progress on risk sharing referrals to other PBs
• Provide direction and guidance on request for investigations
• Engage audit teams to review request for investigations
• Review management reports to ensure that the specific format carries the unique message of specific fraud risk indicators as per MAF
• Ensure that all allegations are addressed comprehensively during RFIs as per MAF
• Review required documentation and take responsibility for presentations at the statutory bodies and regulatory bodies
• Implement quality assurance strategy in the business unit
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining a proper MIS for request for investigations
• Other responsibilities are People Management, Financial Management, Stakeholder Management, etc.

• CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA
• ICFP/ ACFE postgrad diploma in forensic accounting is an added advantage.
• 10 years post qualification experience
• 4 years in a senior management or leadership role
• Exposure in any of the Big 4 Audit firms, Management Consulting and Public Sector in an auditing/ investigative/ forensic environment is an added advantage
• Deep knowledge and understanding of strategic management processes
• Must be able to apply forensic investigation principles and experience to various circumstances and situations.