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Job Purpose

• To lead, manage, and grow high-performing teams within the Business Process Solutions (BPS) division. The Manager is responsible for overseeing the quality and efficiency of service delivery, strengthening client relationships, managing complex advisory engagements, and contributing to the strategic direction of the division. The role also plays a critical part in developing internal talent and driving continuous improvement in service lines and systems. 

Job Description

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership across BPS service lines, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. 
• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, managing expectations, ensuring satisfaction, and identifying growth opportunities. 
• Lead planning and execution of advisory engagements, including preparation and review of financial statements, management accounts, and advisory reports. 
• Allocate resources effectively, oversee team capacity, and manage project workflows to align with business priorities. 
• Implement quality assurance reviews on compilation and advisory files to ensure compliance with professional standards. 
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level team members, driving a culture of excellence, accountability, and growth. 
• Lead process improvement initiatives to optimize operational delivery and client service experience. 
• Support the Division’s leadership in strategy execution, performance tracking, and client relationship development 

Qualification

• Registered CA(SA)
• Must hold a relevant degree (e.g., BCom in Accounting, Finance, or related field).
• Professional registration with one of the following: SAICA, SAIPA, AGA, CIMA.
• Postgraduate qualification is an advantage

Experience: 

• Completed Articles(SAICA/SAIPA or equivalent)
• Minimum 3–5 years post-articles experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity 
• Strong technical knowledge and practical application of accounting standards and advisory services 
• Experience managing teams and overseeing multiple client portfolios 
• Proficiency or working knowledge of systems such as: 
• Sage One, Xero, Caseware, Payspace, Smart Practice, Aero Workflow, Hubspot, Dext, Syft 

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Role Purpose

• To support and conduct digital forensic investigations by collecting, preserving, analysing, and reporting on digital evidence. The role focuses on uncovering fraud, misconduct, data breaches, and cyber-related incidents through the application of established digital forensic methodologies and tools.
• This is a senior specialist role requiring extensive experience in leading complex digital forensic investigations, providing technical oversight and quality review of forensic work, and mentoring junior team members.
• The Digital Forensic Specialist will be responsible for handling complex forensic matters, providing technical guidance to junior team members, and working closely with forensic investigators, legal teams, clients, and other stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely, and defensible forensic findings.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Evidence Handling

• Acquire, preserve, and forensically image digital evidence from endpoints, servers, mobile devices, and other digital media in accordance with established forensic standards.
• Maintain accurate chain-of-custody documentation and ensure the integrity, security, and confidentiality of all digital evidence.
• Plan and execute evidence collection activities for complex investigations.
• Provide guidance to junior team members on evidence acquisition, preservation, and handling procedures.

Forensic Analysis

• Conduct advanced forensic analysis of digital evidence to identify fraud, misconduct, data breaches, unauthorised activity, and other suspicious behaviour.
• Analyse email, file systems, operating systems, browsers, applications, logs, and other relevant digital artefacts, including the recovery of deleted or hidden data.
• Develop timelines and correlate evidence from multiple sources to establish facts and support investigative findings.
• Review forensic analysis and provide technical guidance on complex or sensitive investigations.

Investigations Support

• Provide digital forensic support across fraud, misconduct, cyber, litigation, regulatory, and other investigative matters.
• Work closely with investigators, legal teams, clients, and internal stakeholders to determine evidence requirements and appropriate forensic approaches.
• Provide specialist technical input on the interpretation and relevance of digital evidence.
• Manage assigned forensic activities and deliverables in line with agreed scope, quality standards, and timelines.

Cyber & Data Analytics

• Support cyber investigations and incident response through forensic acquisition, analysis, and identification of indicators of compromise and suspicious activity.
• Analyse system, security, application, and other relevant data to identify anomalies, trends, and potential threats.
• Apply data analytics, scripting, automation, and other appropriate technologies to enhance forensic investigations.
• Correlate digital forensic findings with other investigative and analytical information to support conclusions.

Reporting & Presentation

• Prepare clear, accurate, and defensible forensic reports covering methodologies, evidence examined, findings, and conclusions.
• Ensure findings are supported by appropriate evidence and meet required forensic and quality standards.
• Present and explain forensic findings clearly to investigators, clients, legal teams, and technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Review forensic reports and support legal, disciplinary, regulatory, or other formal proceedings where required.

Team Support & Development

• Act as a senior technical specialist within the team, providing oversight, quality assurance, coaching, and mentorship to junior and intermediate digital forensic practitioners.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to junior and intermediate digital forensic team members.
• Assist with the coordination and allocation of forensic activities and provide oversight on assigned work.
• Support quality assurance and adherence to forensic methodologies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and the continuous improvement of forensic processes, tools, and working practices.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline will be advantageous.

Experience

• 8+ years' experience in digital forensics, data analysis, IT audit, cyber investigations, incident response, or a related field.
• 3+ years' experience in a supervisory, team lead, or managerial capacity, with responsibility for guiding or managing team members and/or forensic assignments.
• Proven experience in end-to-end digital forensic investigations, from evidence acquisition through to analysis and reporting.
• Experience handling complex fraud, misconduct, cyber, data breach, litigation, and regulatory matters.
• Strong practical knowledge of forensic tools, evidence analysis, and multiple digital environments, including endpoints, servers, mobile devices, and email.
• Experience providing technical guidance, reviewing forensic work, and engaging with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple investigations and competing priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Certifications – Advantageous

• CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor
• CHFI – Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
• EnCE – EnCase Certified Examiner
• NUIX certification
• Cellebrite or similar mobile forensic certification
• Other recognised digital forensic application or cyber security certifications

Professional Memberships – Advantageous

• ACFE – Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
• IACIS – International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
• Other recognised digital forensics, cyber security, audit, or investigation professional memberships

Key Skills & Competencies

• Advanced digital forensic analysis and investigation skills
• Strong understanding of digital evidence handling and chain-of-custody requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good understanding of cyber security and incident response principles
• Ability to analyse and interpret large volumes of digital evidence
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently on complex investigations
• Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to evidence integrity
• Good stakeholder and client management skills
• Sound judgement, discretion, and professional integrity
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure