Forensic Investigator at SAFCOL (South African Forestry Company Limited)

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute on development and implementation of fraud prevention, detection and corruption strategies
• Promote and maintain a zero-tolerance culture related to fraud and corruption across SAFCOL Group
• Provide inputs on development of anti-corruption plans, policies review, procedures and standards
• Provide expert guidance on implementation of forensic related policies and forensic investigation methodology
• Formulate forensic investigation project plan and obtain approval
• Conduct forensic investigations i.e. theft, fraud, embezzlement, conflict of interest, collusion, bribes etc. in line with required standards
• Perform forensic investigations and digital forensic in line with Forensic Audit charter and methodology
• Conduct forensic investigation interviews with role players i.e. witnesses, experts and suspects in line with forensic investigation standard
• Gather, review and analyse data and/or evidence as part of an investigation process
• Collaborate with outsourced forensic investigators, monitor and quality assure outsourced forensic investigation cases and related activities
• Testify as an expert witness during disciplinary proceeding/ CCMA/ court of law or any other legal proceedings
• Provide support to business related litigation processes, compile statements and affidavits as and when required
• Facilitate implementation of forensic interventions, projects and activities across SAFCOL Group
• Identify risks and control weaknesses related to processes, standards and procedures arising from investigations
• Contribute on development of fraud and corruption risk registers and assist functional heads with risk reviews and risk registers updates
• Perform risk assessments to identify high fraud risk areas for potential fraud
• Clearly define fraud related issues, corruption and identify root cause thereof
• Provide recommendations to improved identified weak internal controls, processes, ensure corrective action plan is developed/ implemented
• Contribute and conduct anti-corruption, whistle-blower training and awareness across SAFCOL Group
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies, foster good relationships, enhance business processes and methodologies
• Prepare comprehensive, coherent investigative reports/ memoranda and submit to relevant stakeholders timeously
• Keep abreast of latest fraud detection techniques, process and practices

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree and or B-Tech (NQF Level 7) in Accounting/ Forensic/ Forensic Audit/ Internal Audit/ Law/ Legal/LLB
• Bachelor of Honours Degree and or Post Graduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) in Accounting/ Forensic/ Forensic Audit/ Internal Audit/ Law/ Legal/LLB will be added advantage
• Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE)/ Fraud Practitioner South Africa (FPSA)
• Registered Professional Membership of Association of Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE) /Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) will be added advantage
• 5 Years’ experience in conducting complex Forensic Investigations/ Forensic Auditing/ Fraud Prevention or related field
• Previous experience in SAPS criminal investigation or law enforcement will be added advantage
• Previous experience in a Public Sector (preferably Schedule 2 entity in terms of Public Finance Management Act) will be added advantage
• Valid driver’s license