Manager, Forensic Investigations at Exxaro Resources

PURPOSE:

• In conjunction with the Head of Internal Audit, leading a team of forensic investigation experts in investigating and preventing financial and corporate fraud, misconduct, and other illicit activities within the Group.
• Oversee and conduct complex investigations into financial fraud, corruption, embezzlement, cybercrime, and other misconduct.
• Ensure that investigations are conducted independently in line with all legal requirements and related internal policies and procedures.
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies, prosecution authorities, legal teams, and external experts as needed.
• Collaborate with Senior Management as well as Business Unit management to ensure that investigations are conducted in an effective and timeous manner.
• Report forensic investigation outcomes to the Head of Internal Audit and Exxaro’s Ethics Committee.
• Ensure that all control deficiencies identified during investigations are followed up and closed out.
• Oversee the fraud reporting structures and case management system.
• Head up preventative surveillance and detection strategies including but not limited to data mining, intelligence gathering, lifestyle audits, fraud risk assessments, proactive forensic audits in identified high- risk areas, and fraud awareness campaigns.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Promoting a culture of compliance, in an innovative environment. Reinforcing ethical behaviour to safeguard company reputation.
• Keeping abreast of technology and innovations which may assist people in engaging in unethical behaviour and acts.
• Staying informed in the latest reliable information with regards to fraud and corruption.
• Competing for limited resources in the organisation.

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B Degree (Hons) (Relevant) (Essential/Minimum)
• Management Development Programme (Recommended/Desirable)

EXPERIENCE: 

• 10 years Demonstrable experience in forensic investigations and audit, with a proven track record of managing complex investigations in a corporate environment, preferably within the mining industry. Strong operational exposure to fraud prevention and detection.
• At least 5 years in managerial position. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent knowledge of forensic accounting techniques, investigative methodologies and criminal procedures. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.  (Essential/Minimum)    Management

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)

Duties & Responsibilities    

Audit Management    

• Maintain investigation reports of a high standard that can effectively be used in internal disciplinary hearings and court proceedings.
• Quarterly report of Forensic Audit statistics.
• Document control of all Anti Bribery and Corruption (ABAC) related policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective proactive fraud prevention and fraud detection strategies.

Best Practice and Knowledge Management    

• Implement ABAC prevention controls.
• Ensure controls identified are recorded to the Group control framework.
• Participate in the evaluation of discipline-specific standards, principles, and practices

Compliance, Governance and Assurance    

• Observe and enforce discipline to ensure compliance with codes of practice, instructions, procedures, directives, authorisations, exceptions etc. issued by mine management, commodity manager or the relevant group manager.
• Investigate all breaches and contraventions.
• Ensure compliance with provisions of Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and all other related safety legislation.
• ABAC related policies and procedures to be aligned with best practice and compliant with applicable legislation and regulation.

Forensic Investigations    

• Be accountable for conducting Forensic accounting and fraud investigation throughout the organisation.
• Lead a team of experts in ensuring that investigations are conducted to the correct regulatory standards and ensure that investigations are thorough in nature.
• Be the custodian of forensic investigation methodologies used by the organisation and ensure that the standards are world class.
• Involve the necessary stakeholders and regulatory bodies, in an investigation when necessary and report to regulatory bodies.
• Support and report to the Head of internal Audit, on investigations being conducted in the organisation
• Report, give visibility and highlight high risks to the Head of internal audit.
• Support the head of internal audit in giving feedback to the board.
• Ensure the protection of Exxaro’s reputation through conducting thorough investigations , which may include ;  review of public records, background investigations, interviews of knowledgeable parties, analysis of real evidence to identify possible forgery and/or document alterations, surveillance and inspection of business premises, analysis of individual financial transactions or statements, review of business records to identify fictitious vendors, employees, and/or business activities, interview suspects, witnesses and victims.

Functional Excellence    

• Assist in the standardisation, simplification, and speed-up of functional processes and eliminate duplication and bureaucracy.
• Apply functional best practices and promote sharing of best practices/ knowledge.
• Execute functional excellence initiatives.
• Identify critical functional risks.