Key Duties & Responsibilities    

Responsibilities:


Fraud Prevention Strategy: Development and implementation of a comprehensive forensic audit and fraud prevention strategy, resulting in minimized risks and reduced fraud incidents.
Efficient Investigations: Successful execution of high-quality forensic investigations into financial irregularities, ensuring issues are identified, mitigated, and communicated to management.
Legal Compliance: Full compliance with reporting requirements, such as FICA, POCA, and PCCAA, with clear communication and training on legal responsibilities to staff.
Risk Register Management: Timely and accurate maintenance of the company's risk register, identifying emerging risks and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize exposure.
Improved Business Controls: Identification of fraud trends and process inefficiencies, leading to improvements in internal controls and risk management across business operations.
Effective Stakeholder Collaboration: Successful partnerships with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and internal teams to manage investigations and resolve issues, strengthening the company’s compliance framework.
Enhanced Governance and Ethics: Strengthened adherence to corporate governance frameworks and ethical standards.


Skills, Experience & Education    

Qualifications:


Bachelor’s degree in forensic auditing, risk management, law, or a related field
Professional certifications in forensic investigation will be advantageous


Experience:


10 years or more experience in forensic audit and investigation, with at least 8 years at a senior or head investigator level in a corporate FMCG or multinational environment
In-depth experience in forensic audits, particularly in detecting fraud, financial irregularities, and managing criminal investigations
Strong knowledge of corporate fraud laws, criminal procedure, and evidence handling, especially within the African region.


Skills:


Sound knowledge of law, Criminal Procedure, Law of Evidence, asset forfeiture and civil litigation matters applicable in African subcontinent.
Advanced skills in planning, conducting, and leading forensic audits across diverse operations and countries, with a focus on fraud detection, corruption, and criminal activity
Proficiency in identifying and assessing risks, creating mitigation strategies, and ensuring the effective execution of risk management processes.
Expertise in leveraging data analytics, forensic audit tools, and technology to analyse financial, inventory, and operational data to uncover discrepancies or fraud
Strong investigative capabilities for conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and preparing reports for criminal or civil action.
Ability to work seamlessly with diverse teams such as operations, legal, finance, and external agencies to implement risk management strategies.
Strong leadership abilities to guide risk and forensic audit teams, provide strategic direction, and manage decision-making processes to address organisational challenges
Excellent communication skills to prepare clear, concise, and actionable reports for senior management, and to present findings to diverse stakeholders, including legal bodies and law enforcement
Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact, ensuring business continuity while managing fraud, legal, and reputational risks effectively.
Knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, ethics policies, and procedures to ensure that organisational operations adhere to ethical and legal standards in every market
Advanced skills in detecting fraud indicators, preventing fraud, and developing fraud mitigation strategies across organisational functions
Expertise in litigation, serving as a professional witness, and navigating the legal complexities of criminal and civil investigations