Forensic Auditor at Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH)

Introduction    
We are looking for a Forensics Auditor who can identify, detect, prevent, analyse, investigate, and resolve suspected fraud cases, syndicate activities, unlawful conduct, financial crime, and other breaches of the Fraud and Code of Ethics Policies.

Specification    

• Gather, review, and analyse data in support of an investigation
• Conduct informational and admission seeking type interview.
• Prepare work papers to adequately document investigations performed with supporting evidence for all forensic findings.
• During the investigative process, provide effective recommendations and solutions to identified issues; ensure business agreement, and follow-through.
• Interface with various levels of the organization, including Executive Management.
• Provide concise and meaningful updates to Audit Leadership.
• Testify in hearings and criminal trials when necessary.
• Assist in Special projects as assigned
• Provide coaching of less experienced team members aimed at facilitating the completion of investigations and developing team members' investigation skills.

Objectives:

• Carry out the vision and mission of Forensic Audit to prevent, detect, and investigate issues of fraud and financial abuse within the organisation.
• Identify, and clearly define, forensic issues and root causes, recommend improved internal controls and business processes, and ensure that corrective action plans are developed.
• Promote a zero-tolerance control environment where fraud or noncompliance is unacceptable and difficult to conceal

The Forensic Auditor must be able to compile, write and review forensic reports to ensure a professional work product, as well as compile and write comprehensive legal statements and annexures when reporting maters to relevant authorities for prosecution.

Skills and competencies:

• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and experience with data mining software preferred.
• A high energy level and strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic and changing environment that strives to exceed expectations.
• Interact well with different people and able to work in a multi-cultural environment. Possess excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to present forensic findings in an objective and unbiased manner.
• Have strong, proficient analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks under stressful conditions
• Strong leadership and analytical skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• High degree of accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving ability
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines

Requirements    
General Education

• Grade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential);
• BCom in Internal Audit, Forensic Auditing/Investigation (Essential);
• CFE (Advantageous)

General Experience

• 3 - 5 years relevant in field Forensic/ Claims/ Investigation/ Auditing/ experience (Essential).
• SAPS experience (Advantageous)

Job Closing Date: 13th, May 2022