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Pretoria - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Forensic Accountant role. The ideal candidate will be responsible for investigating financial discrepancies fraud and economic crimes by analysing financial records and transactional data.


Key responsibilities:
  • Conduct in-depth financial investigations to identify fraud corruption embezzlement or misappropriation of funds.
  • Examine financial records ledgers bank statements contracts and other documentation to detect anomalies or illegal activities.
  • Compile and present forensic reports with findings supporting evidence and recommendations.
  • Liaise with legal teams law enforcement and internal departments to support investigations and prosecutions.
  • Provide expert testimony in court or disciplinary hearings when required.
  • Use forensic accounting tools and techniques for data analysis and evidence preservation.
  • Assess internal control weaknesses and recommend improvements to prevent future financial misconduct.
  • Stay updated on forensic accounting standards legal regulations and industry developments.
  • Support whistleblowing and tip-off investigations with professionalism and confidentiality.
Minimum Technical Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree or higher in Accounting Auditing Forensic Accounting or related field (NQF Level 7).
  • Must have a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE Certification) Certified Financial Forensics (CFF Certification).
  • At least 6 10 years experience in forensic accounting auditing or fraud investigation.
  • Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and relevant legislation (e.g. Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act).
Essential Skills required:
  • Strong understanding of accounting systems financial reporting and internal control frameworks.
  • Must have experience preparing and leading evidence during testimonies forming part of a legal team as an expert witness tracing of assets conducting interviews and investigations drafting procedures to mitigate future risks and identifying gaps in financial processes.


Employment Type

Contract

Company Industry

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Finance

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