Forensic Investigator

2013-09-17 | South Africa | Innovation Centre | Business Risk Management

Job Mission:
To provide technical competence and expertise in order to conduct independent and objective investigations of a forensic nature and facilitate disciplinary and criminal proceedings as required as well as liaising with Law Enforcement Agencies, to add value and assist in improving the organisation’s fraud prevention, detection and investigation measures
KPA Duties:
Input into Operational Planning • Input into the long-term plan (1-2 years) for the Forensic Audit Unit • Research and consider best practice, local conditions, trends, as well as competitor activity • Contribute towards continuous improvement and innovation at process and procedure level • Input into identifying ways to fine tune systems in line with changing work practices Operational Coordination and Implementation • Scope and conduct assigned investigations according to required methodology and standards • Report to the Manager – Forensic Investigations • Conduct interviews with identified parties to obtain relevant statements and exhibits • Provide input in scoping forensic assignments and determining procedures • Investigate allegations of fraud and corruption and possible crime • Gather factual evidence to support or refute allegations of misconduct • Assist in the development of scenarios which will be utilized to test against information gathered • Evaluate situations and determine the best methods to reach defined outcomes • Share experiences, knowledge and understanding of purpose • Determine who needs to do what, when, where, how and why • Gather information and research to ensure delivery of results • Analyse financial and legal information and verifies systems and processes at clients utilizing electronic tools • Represent company and or testify in internal disciplinary hearings • Liaise with law enforcement agencies and facilitate criminal proceedings where necessary as well as testify at appropriate forums • Compile all relevant data and review evidence gathered on research • Secure documentary and physical evidence to support disciplinary, civil and or criminal cases • Perform reconciliation of information as per requirements of assignment • Give factual evidence in a disciplinary process, civil and or criminal matters in court • Analyse fraud risks and controls using relevant methodologies and models Problem Solving • Develop practical solutions for problems encountered • Address problems on a case by case basis, ensuring an optimal balance between the response to the situation, the cost of that response, and the core purpose of the organisation • Deal with problem situations that arise timeously and efficiently • Follow clear and linear procedures to diagnose and solve problems that are not always obvious • Sort, accumulate and analyse information about a particular situation or problem to assist with problem solving • Provide information and knowledge as required to resolve problems • Generate different options for the known problem, evaluate possible methods to resolve the problem, and select the most appropriate solution in terms of enhanced effectiveness and efficiency, and reduced cost • Tailor solutions to suit the problem (within defined parameters) • Make use of available resources to solve the problem • Identify external parties e.g. Law Enforcement Agencies, Legal Professionals, etc. to assist with problem solving as required Process and Procedure Effectiveness • Ensure that all processes and procedures implemented are aligned to the set operational framework for the Forensic Services Unit • Ensure that workflow continues without interruption • Input into the establishment of systems and sound practices in order to comply with best practices, legislation or other regulations and guidelines • Seek feedback from stakeholders and continuously seek ways of improving on standards Customer Liaison • Work closely with external consultants that are engaged by the department • Make recommendations on system and process improvements to clients Project Execution • Control, manage and monitor all logistics • Plan the implementation of the chosen action in terms of activities, resources, timelines, follow-up dates, etc • Ensure efficient project administration (e.g. file maintenance, cross-referencing, marking and identifying documents, etc.) Cost Control • Input into the forecasting, planning, development and review of the budget for the Forensic Services Unit that provides MTN with return on investment • Ensure spending remains within budget limits • Identify areas where money is lost and seek ways to reduce expenditure where possible • Report on achievement of monthly targets • Work within budget constraints Reporting • Identify and prepare relevant information and data for reporting purposes • Prepare and write reports (memorandum of findings or detailed reports) on investigations conducted. • Ensure that reports are concise, accurate, complete and constructive • Make assessments of and draw solutions from qualitative data. • Make logical deductions and draw conclusions that can be motivated • Produce summary of findings and reports on findings
Requirements:
Education: • Relevant Degree / Diploma / Certificate (e.g. LLB, B Comm., Diploma in Forensics and Criminal Justice System, etc.)
Experience: • Experience in a special investigative, forensic auditing, prosecuting or related environment • Forensic experience in the Audit Firm environment or Corporate Forensic Environment
Skills / physical competencies: • Planning skills – plan, prioritise, resource allocation and deliver on time • Technical and professional excellence • Relationship building • Analytical skills – weighing up the pro’s and con’s; making sense of information • Ability to control and direct to maximise performance of others and arrange logistics • Delegation skills – allocation of tasks and coaching • Feedback skills • Computer literate • Problem solving skills • Budgeting skills • People management skills – managing and monitoring performance • Conflict management skills • Communication skills written and verbal • Influencing skills • Negotiation skills • Stress management skills • Time management skills (specifically the ability to prioritise) • Leadership skills • Presentation skills • Ability to meet deadlines • Fraud and other risk awareness • Applying sense of commercial reality
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