Job Advert Summary
To undertake and / or manage timeous and quality delivery of individual assignments and assignments delegated to others in the team. As a member of our forensic team, you will participate in fraud investigations, fraud risk governance, compliance reviews and other forensic types of engagements.
Minimum Requirements
Candidate Requirements
Relevant Honours degree in accounting, auditing, forensic investigation and / or law coupled with a professional qualification (CA (SA) and/or LLB preferable)
Professional qualification (i.e. admission as an advocate who has undergone pupilage and who has practiced in chambers; admission as an attorney; chartered accountant; and/or certified fraud examiner) is advantageous
At least 5 years working experience within accounting or forensic services consulting environment
Must be willing to travel extensively (national and international)Ability to grasp the way in which a client’s organisation operates, both formally and informally, in terms inter alia of its systems, processes, policies, procedures and/or practices
Working knowledge of the law of evidence
Above average knowledge of relevant legislation and legal process, including the Constitution and all legislation relevant to forensic services and forensic investigation (e.g. Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act of 2004, POCA, Protected Disclosures Act, FICA)
Working knowledge of information gathering tools e.g. public and other databases (Transunion ITC, Experian, Krollmie, Cybertel, SAFPS), forensic software (Encase, Analyst Notebook) and surveillance and contacts is advantageous
Competency Based Required
Excellent writing and reporting skills with attention to detailAbility to gather information and analyse problemsExcellent planning and organising skillsFlexibility and able to adapt to change Quality and detail orientationAbility to work under pressure and manage multiple assignments
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage individual productivity
Fraud awareness training and consulting
Prepare proposal documents / letters of engagement and submit for amendment and/or final approval
Conduct or assist with forensic investigations
Provide and/or assist with provision of litigation support – disciplinary; criminal; civil
Analyse relevant data and provide feedback and insightConduct relevant research
Achievement of overall budget objectives and deliver on key results
Achievement of letter of engagement / proposal document objectives
Ensure quality assurance of all delegated Forensic Services outputs (services / deliverables)
Plan, resource and set objectives for assignments or aspects of assignments allocated
On-going review of own and delegated work (quality, timeousness, productivity/turnaround times/WIP, completeness)
Resolve 1st line and escalated client queries
Train, coach and develop others within the team
Role model the organizational culture, instil the Mazars culture in others and motivate the team
Establish, maintain and manage client relationships effectively
Grow client base by marketing services to existing and potential clients