Temporary Senior Forensic Investigator at National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC

The Individual will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Assist the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer with strategic planning of the forensic function and maintaining a forensic auditing, fraud investigation capability in the organization
• Establish and maintain a world-class Forensic/Fraud investigations capability in the organization
• Develop fraud prevention and detection strategies
• Develop and maintain the Fraud Prevention Strategy, Fraud Prevention Plan and Fraud Prevention Policy and Procedures
• Analyse financial statements and systems from a forensic perspective
• Plan and execute fraud awareness training across the organization
• Manage, plan and conduct forensic audit/ fraud investigations
• Update and maintain fraud hotline register
• Liaise with role players in law enforcement and intelligence agencies
• Compile and analyse relevant data and review evidence gathered
• Prepare the final investigation report and address the report to internal stakeholders in accordance with internal NHBRC standards
• Compile clear and concise reports for use in disciplinary hearings and other relevant forums
• Provide evidence at disciplinary hearings and in criminal/civil courts where necessary
• Prepare and present forensic reports on appropriate recommendations to senior/executive management as well as implementation timescales
• Identify risks and vulnerabilities during investigations, propose mitigation actions to management for the identified fraud risk and ensure proper follow up for their implementation
• Contribute in the development of and maintenance of the fraud risk register of the organization
• Identify system and internal control weaknesses
• Prepare reports and other documentation (monthly, quarterly and annual reporting)
• Collaborate with the enforcement unit in respect of cross functional investigations
• Assist in preparing cases for prosecution and presenting evidence at criminal and civil trials
• Attend to the compilation of case files for disciplinary purposes
• Liaise with the relevant prosecuting authority and SAPS in respect of criminal cases
• Investigate and compile case files where applicable
• Collate and present material evidence and analysis relevant to business expectations
• Support the provision of effective Fraud detection and prevention advisory services to NHBRC staff as required in a cost-effective manner, reducing unnecessary litigation
• Assist with the control of departmental costs in line with budget limits
• Support the implementation of remedial actions in response to potential audit findings
• Report and act on any fraudulent conduct timeously
• Provide management with advice on fraud prevention and detection strategies
• Build and maintain good working relationship with all stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient investigations
• Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal and external relations and implement remedial actions where required
• Provide the relevant support to stakeholders to ensure team objectives are achieved
• Engage with internal stakeholders to improve the flow of information during investigation process
• Assist and support Managers in the development and implementation of checks and controls to prevent fraud within the context of the NHBRC
• Maintain records of communication with stake holders
• Discuss and share investigation reports with relevant officials and specialized units (e.g. Hawks) to ensure successful prosecutions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• Minimum Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Forensic, Risk Management, Commerce or related Behavioral Science
• Minimum five (5) years forensic, fraud investigative or forensic audit project management experience
• Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Forensic Practitioner (SA) in good standing
• Recent and demonstrated experience in conducting of complex internal investigations and information analysis