Researcher at Control Risks

Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who is interested in pursuing a career in investigations to join our expanding investigations team. The role will involve working on investigative assignments, including forensic accounting, and providing pro-active fraud and risk management support to clients in the region. This role would be suitable for candidates currently working within the audit and accounting team or fraud investigations or forensic services in a consulting organization or well-established inhouse fraud investigations teams.

• The successful candidate will be involved in the following priority areas:

• The successful delivery of various types of investigations including financial investigations

• Conducting risk assessments with a focus on financial and operational issues and non-compliances with applicable standards

• Identification of risks and the development of implementation plans to mitigate these risks

• Work with other members within IFA and the wider CFI practice to deliver on various engagements across Africa and the wider EMEA region

• Drafting proposals and reports for management review

• Forensic and accounting technical research

• Structured review of data as part of an investigation

Essential

• Zero to two years professional forensic accounting and investigations experience in any jurisdiction (Africa experience preferred)

• Understanding of a company’s financial operations and able to interpret all aspects of financial statements

• Track record of the successful delivery of assignments

• Strong background – academic or professional in auditing and accounting

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Ability to work in a team and independently

Preferred

• Current or prior experience of working in the Africa region

• Big 4 or Mid–Tier accounting/law/advisory firm

• Knowledge of PFMA, MFMA, FCPA and UKBA is a bonus

• French or Portuguese language is a bonus

Requirements

The following qualifications are relevant to the role and would be an advantage

• Forensic accounting degree, Accounting/Finance degree

• Internationally/locally recognized accounting or investigation qualification (CA(SA), ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFE, FP)

Competencies:

• An understanding and application of investigative techniques and risk management

• Track record of deploying analytical techniques to solve client problems

• Strong written and oral communication

• Well-developed interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.

• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.

• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working