Forensics Manager at BDO South Africa

Specification    
RESPONSIBILITIES (duties may vary with individual assignments)

• Assist with implementing of goals, objectives, policies and procedures and work standards.
• Monitor daily operations.
• Ensure that the division runs effectively and efficiently.
• Plan and conduct meetings with sub-ordinates.
• Assist the Director in formulating budgeting recommendations and developing objectives and policies for the department.
• Oversee the financial well-being of the business unit.
• Assist the Director with the various personnel functions.
• Perform other related duties of a similar nature or level.
• Be able to handle more than one assignment at a time.

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Compile investigation strategies and draft engagement letters for all assignments.
• Draft technical proposals and quotations.
• Prepare investigation files.
• Review the quality of evidence secured during the investigation process to ensure it meets the approved standards.
• Ensure corrective actions and/or additional investigation activities where inaccuracies, lack of sufficient evidence and other weaknesses are identified.
• Review the contents and use of investigation files throughout the investigation process.
• Use investigation conclusion reports as well as the investigation files to compile a comprehensive draft investigation report as per the approved standards.
• Maintain an accurate, current investigation administration process.
• Conduct project assessments after the conclusion of each assignment/project.

Requirements    
QUALIFICATIONS

• B-degree with honours in accounting/legal/information technology
• M-degree advantageous
• CFE

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years’ experience within the forensic 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

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
• Salary is market-related and commensurate with experience.

Closing Date:30th , March 2022