About this position<\/p>\n
\tiMasFinance, a financial services Cooperative, is looking for a Forensic Officer. This position reports to the Head: Internal Audit and is responsible to conduct forensic investigations into financial irregularities, fraud, and other white-collar crimes within iMas, ensuring adherence to legal and professional standards, and providing support for legal proceedings. This includes assessing the effectiveness of controls related to fraud prevention and detection, and reporting findings to relevant stakeholders, including management and legal counsel.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
\nJob Outputs:<\/p>\n
Investigative Planning:<\/p>\n
\tImplement forensic investigation plans for specific assignments as agreed with management and Department Head.
\n\tDevelop and implement forensic investigation programs and procedures.
\n\tParticipate in preliminary meetings with relevant stakeholders (e.g., legal, HR, auditee).
\n\tDevelop and define investigation scope per assignment; including objectives, identified risks, defined approach, project team, and outputs.
\n\tDevelop and implement an approved investigation plan according to Forensic Investigation Charter (policy) aligned to approved plan of relevant committees.
\n\tAdhere to relevant forensic standards and methodologies.
\n\tConduct Fraud Risk assessment within the ERM framework and guidelines.
\n\tProject governance according to priority and appropriate risk-based methodology.
\n\tEnsure signed document between stakeholders and forensic officer.
\n\tApproved system and process description.
\n\tUpdate the status of every investigation in the Fraud Management system.
\n\tReasonable provision made for ad-hoc complex tasks or projects requested by management and Departmental Head<\/p>\n
Conducting investigations:<\/p>\n
\tInvestigate established systems and operations for fraudulent activities and financial irregularities. |
\n\tIdentify control weaknesses, and deviations from operating standards leading to fraud.
\n\tCommunicate deviations and findings to relevant stakeholders so that corrective action can be implemented.
\n\tCompliance with policies and procedures according to agreed plan and deadlines.
\n\tComply with forensic investigation standards and methodology.<\/p>\n
Reporting and administration:<\/p>\n
\tCompilation of Draft Forensic Investigation Report Findings. |
\n\tDraft report, reviewed and edited before circulation for comments to relevant stakeholders.
\n\tFinalization and distribution of forensic investigation report to the relevant stakeholders.
\n\tConsolidate management comments and action plans on findings in the report which include the comments and action plans from the auditee(s) and executive in the report.
\n\tCompile and summarize the Executive Report.
\n\tParticipate in closing meetings with auditees\/stakeholders.
\n\tDistribute final report to all the stakeholders.
\n\tPrepare relevant committee inserts. Regular follow-up regarding material issues and recommendations distributed according to the planning document.
\n\tDiscussion of forensic investigation report with the relevant persons\/line manager.
\n\tTimeframes adhered to \/ deadlines met.<\/p>\n
Customer Relations<\/p>\n
\tManages relationships with line management about audit performance and determination of remedial action.
\n\tEnhance good customer relations (internal and external stakeholder).
\n\tManage progress report of outsourced assignments in line with the defined Service Level Agreement.<\/p>\n
People Management<\/p>\n
\tSupervise the work of internal auditors and learners on investigative assignments.
\n\tManage the implementation of the operational plan .
\n\tProvide training and guidance to internal auditors and internal stake holders.
\n\tAssist in the recruitment of internal auditors.
\n\tManage performance.
\n\tManage employee relations<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Accreditations<\/p>\n
\tA National Diploma in Forensic Investigation \/ Auditing is essential
\n\tA BCom Degree \/B Tech Forensic Accounting \/Auditing is recommended
\n\tComputer literacy is essential.
\n\tAccreditation and Registration in the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Membership is essential
\n\tAccreditation and Registration as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Programme is essential
\n\tAccreditation and Registration in the Professional Internal Auditor (PIA) Programme is essential
\n\tAccreditation and Registration in the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Programme is essential
\n\tA valid driving licence is essential.<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/p>\n
\tMinimum of 2 years Internal Audit (internship \/ articles) Forensic Investigations (internship \/ articles) experience is essential.
\n\tMinimum of 5 years operation experience in Forensic Auditing\/Investigations is essential.
\n\tMinimum of 2 years managerial experience is recommended.<\/p>\n
Knowledge and Skills:<\/p>\n
\tThe ideal candidate with possess the following knowledge and skills:
\n\tKnowledge of organization’s structures, enterprise risk management and internal controls.
\n\tKnowledge of business objectives and processes of various and complex environments such as information technology, human resources, finance and operations.
\n\tKnowledge of Professional Code of Ethics and the Standards for the Professional Practice of internal auditing according to the Institute of Internal Auditors.
\n\tExcellent communication and listening skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff.
\n\tAbility to work alone and to plan and execute projects with minimum supervision and to complete work within required deadlines.
\n\tDemonstrate excellent analytical skills in proposing well-founded conclusions.
\n\tWriting and reporting skills
\n\tPlanning and Organizing skills
\n\tDelivering results and meeting customer expectations
\n\tLeading and Supervising skills<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( ) or<\/p>\n
imasfinanceco.simplify.hr<\/p>\n
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