Senior Forensics Officer Bayport Financial Services

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the job is to manage fraud and forensic investigations and provide assessments, analytics, monitoring and reporting, within the set policies, procedures and standards.

Job Specifications

• Work with internal stakeholders and the broader Internal Audit team in the execution of fraud investigation plans and roadmaps.
• Assist with the development of methods, processes and systems to enhance role effectiveness
• Make recommendations on the integration of current fraud investigation best practices with processes and systems in use
• Conduct investigations and forensic procedures, in collaboration with third parties where applicable
• Participate in the planning and investigation/assessments into fraud risks
• Compile all relevant documentation detailing fraud investigation and findings
• Monitor the adherence to the defined fraud investigations and forensic framework, and make the appropriate escalations if necessary
• Support Operations with investigations (and where there is no forensic capacity) and ensure skills transfer where required
• Assist in regular quality assurance in relation to evaluation of investigations and compliance thereto of Group Methodologies, Frameworks and Policies
• Assist in Monthly and Quarterly stakeholder reporting

Minimum Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent
• Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Science
• Professional qualification in Fraud Risk and Investigations
• Professional qualification – Association of Certified Forensic Practitioners (ACFP) / Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
• Digital Forensics (as an advantage)
• Professional Qualification Chartered Accountant/ACCA/LLB (as an advantage)

Minimum Requirements

• At least two to three years’ Forensics work experience
• Strong investigations skills – preferably in the context of Technology
• Strong Analytics and Problem Solving skills