Main purpose: To lead the provision of expert forensic accounting specialist services during national investigations into high profile maladministration and corruption within State institutions, in support of the multi-disciplinary approach ("MDA") to all projects / assignments across the organisation. To oversee the quality of forensic accounting specialist input on national and strategic projects / assignments through the setting of predetermined standards.
Minimum qualification and experience: B Honours Degree in Accounting or Forensic Accounting or equivalent (NQF8). Six to eight years experience in Forensic Accounting, of which four years is at management level. Experience within public sector investigations.
Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Deliver on National and Strategic Projects Requiring Forensic Accounting Expertise. Participation in Remedial Action Proceedings. Development of the Forensic Accounting Area. Guidance and Mentorship to the Forensic Accounting Area. Stakeholder Management and Business Development.
Technical skills: Leadership. Analytical. Communication. Interpersonal. Risk management. Mentoring and coaching. Negotiation. Report writing. Relationship management. Time management.
Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, and legal precedents pertaining to evidence, searching of premises, and the technical aspects of conducting interviews. In-depth knowledge of accounting and auditing standards. In-depth knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic investigation principles. In-depth knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g., Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence, etc.). In-depth knowledge of investigation techniques. In-depth knowledge of public sector legal environment (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant Treasury Directives). Knowledge of corporate governance and ethics. Knowledge of IT environment as well as financial systems and processes. Knowledge of project management principles. Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite. Sound knowledge of forensic quality assurance and quality management systems. Inquisitive. Team player. Attention to detail. Accuracy. Deadline driven. Customer focused. Work under pressure. Results oriented. Strategic thinker.
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