Senior Forensic Investigator

OverviewWe are looking to recruit a permanent Senior Forensic Investigator to work within the Internal Auditing department of Clicks Group Services. The role will be based at Clicks Regional Office in Johannesburg and will report to the Forensics Manager.

Job Purpose

To minimize the impact and the risk of fraud to the Group through effective detection, investigation and prevention in accordance and within Legal requirements.

Lead and execute investigations into Fraud, misconduct, financial irregularities and policy breaches, ensuring thorough analysis and resolution. Proactively identify and address emerging risks, trends and provide strategic recommendations to mitigate potential losses and protect the Group's assets, including its reputation, people and financial resources.

Job Objectives

• Lead and manage end-to-end investigations into fraud, corruption, misconduct, theft, procurement irregularities and policy breaches.
• To develop staff awareness of potentially fraudulent activity, trends and preventative measures
• To maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders to achieve the Forensic plan and continuously improve efficiencies
• To identify and/or drive optimal recovery against estimated Loss value for the Group within Legal requirements
• To report on the outcomes of Investigations and Market Trends and statistics in an effective format to the Group
• Conduct investigations into inventory discrepancies, stock losses and other irregularities
• Gather and review relevant documentation, including financial records, and other electronic data.
• Identification of root causes and contributing factors
• Analyse data and transactional evidence to identify trends and patterns.
• Conduct interviews with employees and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with management and other stakeholders to implement corrective actions and improve controls.
• Conduct risk assessments focused on fraud and misconduct exposures across supply chain and customer-facing environments.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide fraud risk frameworks including control testing and monitoring.
• Prepare reports and present findings to Management

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
• Relevant B. Degree or Diploma in Law / Forensic Examination (essential)
• Be a member of the Association for Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

Job-related experience

• 4 to 6 years forensic investigation experience (essential)
• Experience in corporate investigations within Retail, FMCG, logistics related sectors(essential)
• Police and national prosecuting authority experience (desirable)
• Proficiency in Data Analysis Software

Job-related knowledge

• Knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques
• Knowledge of law of evidence
• Knowledge of criminal law
• Knowledge of labor relations act
• Knowledge of statement taking
• Knowledge of police and court procedures
• Knowledge of constitutional rights

Job-related skills

• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Negotiation and investigation skills
• Analytical skills
• Interviewing and interrogation skills
• Presentation and report writing skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Working with people
• Adhering to principles and values
• Presenting and communicating information
• Analysing
• Learning and researching
• Following instructions and procedures
• Coping with pressures and setbacks