Forensic Senior Auditor

**Job Number**
- 63128
**Job Type**
- Temp Contract
**Job Title**
- Forensic Senior Auditor
**Computer Skills**
- AI Artificial Intelligence,MS Excel,MS PowerPoint,MS Word,Data Mining software,CPA,CFE,CFA
**Industry**
- Government Administration
**City**
- Tshwane (Pretoria)
**Province**
- Gauteng
- Reporting to the Manager, the Forensic Senior Auditor is responsible for leading and conducting investigations of fraud and financial abuse, occurring within the entity. Additionally, the person is responsible for preparing forensic reports, communicating findings to ARC Manager and Task Team Committee, and recommending corrective action relating to internal control failures. The Forensic Senior Auditor will conduct internal investigations of alleged or suspected violations of criminal law and corporate policies, including theft, fraud, embezzlement, conflict of interest, collusion, kickbacks, and records falsification.
- Gather, review, and analyse data in support of an investigation - Conduct informational and admission seeking type interview.
- Prepare clear, comprehensive and cohesive investigative reports and memoranda in a timely manner.
- Prepare work papers to adequately document investigations performed with supporting evidence for all forensic findings.
- During the investigative process, provide effective recommendations and solutions to identified issues;
ensure business agreement, and follow-through.
- Interface with various levels of the organization, including Executive Management.
- Provide concise and meaningful updates to Internal Audit Leadership.
- Testify in hearings and criminal trials when necessary.
- Assist in Special projects as assigned - Provide coaching of less experienced team members aimed at facilitating the completion of investigations and developing team members' investigation skills. Objectives:
Carry out the vision and mission of Forensic Audit to prevent, detect, and investigate issues of fraud and financial abuse within the organisation;
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**Inherent Requirements**
- Grade 12;
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting and Finance qualification (NQF level 7 and higher);
- At least 4 - 6 years total work experience of which at least 3 years relating to the investigation of extensive, complex, detailed and confidential investigations;
- CPA/ CFE/ CFA /CIA certifications is desired, an added advantage;
- 1-3 years’ working experience in public sector is essential. Public entities experience would be beneficial.
**What Qualification**
- Accounting and Finance qualification (NQF level 7 and higher)
**Minimum Qualification**
- Bachelors
**Status**
- Available