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To lead, oversee, and strategically direct the delivery of forensic investigations and related services, ensuring exceptional quality, efficiency, and client value. The Senior Manager plays a critical leadership role in driving complex engagements, managing high-performing teams, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the growth, innovation, and overall success of the forensic division.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and oversee complex forensic investigations, ensuring high-quality delivery from planning through to final reporting.
Provide strategic direction on engagements, including scoping, risk identification, and investigative approach.
Review and sign off on reports, ensuring accuracy, quality, and defensibility of findings.
Identify key risks, fraud indicators, and critical evidence, providing expert insight and guidance.
Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, maintaining strong and trusted relationships.
Deliver strategic, value-adding recommendations and insights based on investigative outcomes.
Oversee the full project lifecycle — including budgeting, timelines, resource planning, and governance.
Lead, mentor, and develop Managers and junior staff, fostering a high-performance and learning culture.
Drive business development initiatives, including client acquisition, proposal development, and market positioning.
Ensure optimal team utilization and operational efficiency across engagements.
Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and adherence to best practice methodologies and quality standards.
Contribute to thought leadership and the strategic direction of the forensic practice.
Qualifications
Must be a registered CA (SA)
BCom in Forensic Accounting / BCom Accounting / BCom Law
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or similar professional certification is advantageous
Experience
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in forensic investigations, with exposure to both public and private sector engagements
Proven experience managing complex investigations and leading multiple teams/projects
Strong background in fraud risk management, probity audits, and regulatory/compliance reviews
End-to-end investigation experience — from planning and execution to reporting and litigation/court support
Demonstrated experience in client engagement, stakeholder management, and business development
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and forensic tools/software
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