Fraud / Risk Specialist - Montague Gardens (Cape town) EE/AA

Recruiter:

Prosperity Placements

Job Ref:

Fraud / Risk Special..

Date posted:

Monday, January 19, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Calling all Fraud, Risk and Forensics experts!

POSITION INFO:

Job Description

My client, a leading and well-known Retail Company is looking for an experienced Fraud/Risk Specialist to join their team in Montague Gardens.

This position will report to the Financial Director

Manage the Internal Audit Processes

Develop and implement proactive fraud risk system including monitoring and reporting tools.
Perform regular fraud risk evaluation of key processes and systems.
In case of suspected fraud incident perform and prepare a detailed incident review.
Coordinate the investigation of suspected fraud cases
Challenge and test existing and new proposed processes for fraud weaknesses.
Continuously develop business and emerging fraud trend skills and knowledge.
Identify and mitigate fraud trends to ultimately limit the total exposure due to fraud losses.
Implement relevant risk policies and procedures.
Advise management on emerging trends and potential fraud threats to the business.
Contribute to continuous innovation and enhancement of fraud detection process, tools, and system.

REQUIREMENTS:

BComm Risk Management / Accounting / Financial Management or related degree
5+ years’ experience in Risk Management or Fraud Risk Analysis
Forensic training (Advantageous)
Data analysis using Excel / SQL / Power BI etc
Must have knowledge of applicable legislation landscape
Proficient in English, proficiency in Afrikaans an advantage
Driver’s license
Must be criminal clear
SA Citizens only
Retail experience will be a huge advantage

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