Jobs Available at MultiChoice

Purpose of the Position:

• Support the achievement of strategic, business and proactive objectives through a focused approach to the monitoring and detection of fraudulent incidents and red flags for potential incidents that may impact the business to deliver on its strategy
• Monitor identified fraud risks, potential instances and known system weaknesses that may lead to fraud and/ or other misconduct
• Support the preparation of  business-friendly strategies and solutions to address current fraud trends and mitigate against and prevent the future occurrence of fraud and/ or other misconduct in different contexts and circumstances
• Finding long term solutions/ controls to support the business’ resilience to fraud and unethical behaviour
• Oversee, initiate and plan fraud awareness campaigns and training in general and in specific areas of the business
• Lead investigations supported by junior resources
• Project management (including. tracking and guidance) in respect of all 3 Forensic pillars (response, prevention, detection)
• Coach/ upskill/ manage junior resources, contractors and secondees
• Support delivery of key operational processes, methodology/ policy updates
• Quality assurance/ first line review of investigation associated deliverables
• First round preparation of relevant Forum/ Committee submissions
• Stakeholder management
• Assist with third party budgeting/ finances
• Conduct investigations as directed by the Manager: Forensic Services in line with best practice, internal processes and based on factual evidence

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting and Finance, Internal Audit, Business or Law
• Professional qualification: CFE

Experience

• 9+ years of the following forensics/ fraud experience
• Conducting forensic investigations within corporate environments, relating to white collar crime and, amongst others, conflicts of interest
• Preparing evidence files and interviewing witnesses and suspects
• Leading evidence in internal disciplinary proceedings and criminal/ civil prosecutions
• SAPS experience (including knowledge of prosecution procedures)
• Understanding key features of laws relevant to the forensic investigations
• Good knowledge of information sources and evidence handling, specifically with reference to electronic evidence
• Demonstrated ability to analyse, evaluate and interpret data sets with a strong understanding and application of analytical techniques
• Experience with forensic data analytics
• Use of technology e.g. data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning in developing monitoring and detection techniques
• Understand the line-of-sight between strategy and organisational implementation
• Performing predictive analysis, as well as effective prevention, detection and response to fraud risks and engaging stakeholders on these insights
• Remedial action development
• Experience in risk practices, laws and regulations (including relevant regulatory or legislative frameworks)
• Knowledge in the white-collar corporate environment in relation to forensic investigations and fraud awareness strategies
• Fraud awareness training/ learning and development experience
• Specialist knowledge of forensics and fraud awareness strategy in a corporate environment that spans the forensics value chain (predict, prevent, detect, recover, respond & remediate)
• Managing diverse stakeholder groups and ability to navigate across regions
• Interaction with senior and executive management
• Ability to coordinate, work with and gain the trust of business stakeholders, technical resources, and third-party vendors
• Established reputation for integrity, good judgment, fairness and discretion when dealing with staff and external parties
• Experience in business areas such as marketing, procurement, inventory management, human resources, finance & accounting etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical findings, recommendations and trends into clear and concise written and verbal communication

Technical Competencies

• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presenting to stakeholders)
• Stakeholder management (senior management)
• High degree of analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Industry knowledge
• Organisational skills
• MS Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint)
• Project and time management
• SQL/ advanced Microsoft Excel or any other data analysis tools.
• Case Management Systems
• Fraud Investigations
• Financial Analysis Project Management
• Fraud Risk Management
• Fraud Awareness Campaign Management
• Advanced investigation reporting
• Evidence Management
• Fraud Risk Assessment
• Engagement with Law Enforcement around matters reported

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Key Performance Objectives

Operational delivery

• Develop and maintain in-depth understanding of the various businesses and business models within MCG.
• Maintain IAS’ understanding of general business developments, key risks and assurance needs within the segment.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders in MCG.
• Gather, maintain and share knowledge with the broader IAS team.
• Promote the strategy and role of the IAS department within the portfolio.
• Live our values and lead by example.
• Career coaching and mentoring, identification of development/learning needs and assistance with development planning.
• Summarise and present all performance evaluation feedback for the half, and year end performance review process.
• Raise awareness of matters requiring attention within the team at management meetings.

Planning

• Communicate the details of the assignment, to client and the team, within acceptable timelines.
• Agree the engagement objectives and engagement admin with the IT Audit Manager.
• Perform adequate research for each area under review.
• Maintain audit file on TeamMate in line with set methodology.
• Prepare project deliverables in conjunction with the IT Audit Manager.
• Guide each team through allocated sections; On-board and manage outsourced resources.
• Ensure that quality standards are being applied to documentation applicable at this stage.

Fieldwork

• Prepare own and review team’s engagement work papers to ensure appropriate quality standards are met.
• Execute fieldwork where necessary.
• Provide a clear understanding of all issues identified during an engagement.
• Understand and apply the IAS escalation framework.

Reporting

• Prepare a draft report with management comments for review by the IT Audit Manager.
• Discuss and close out audit findings as raised in the report with key stakeholders

Project Management

• Manage deadlines and budget.
• Provide weekly planning input, updates and raise project issues (eg. project delays, replanning, teaming) to the Manager.
• Identify areas of improvement to improve team efficiency.

Quality Assurance

• Assess and signoff on quality of engagements in relation to the IIA/IAS standards (this includes the Project checklist, the Project Performance Assessment, the Client Survey and all Individual Performance Assessments).
• Maintain all IT Files in line with defined methodology and as per QAIP.

General

• Support the broader IAS team in achieving delivery milestones and the department’s strategy
• Perform additional assigned tasks in in the function e.g Audit committee reporting and reporting into various governance forums.

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in IT, Information Systems or Computer Science
• Professional qualification in IT Audit: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Professional qualifications CRISC and CISSP are advantageous.
• Business education at academic level.
• At least 4 years’ experience in internal audit, with an additional 2 years of experience in supervising teams.

Experience

• Clear interest in the technology and media industry.
• Other: Proficiently skilled in the use of Microsoft Office suite and TeamMate.
• Exceptional report writing skills.

Technical Competencies

• Core ITGC understanding
• Project Management
• I&T Governance
• IT Risk Management