Manager: Forensic Audit

Manager: Forensic Audit

Reporting line : Chief Audit Executive

Division : Group Internal Audit

Scale Code : 130

Position ID : 60017510

CLOSING DATE: 29 AUGUST 2023

Reporting to Chief Audit Executive to investigate any unethical behaviour or possible criminal offences within the white-collar workforce of the SABC in accordance with the PFMA, the prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act and any other relevant legislation and to inform relevant stakeholders timeously of such events in order to minimise or prevent the occurrence of crime.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIC PLAN

Implement the Forensic Audit strategy as designed by the General Manager: Forensics
Articulate departmental vision and purpose and provide direction and inspiration to the Forensic Audit team
Report on the achievement of business unit objectives.
Articulate and educate colleagues on the departmental vision and purpose and provide direction and inspiration to the Forensic Audit team
Negotiate contracts with external service specialists to support the role with technology, investigations or resources.
Compilation, cost effective utilisation and management of a Forensics budget.

2. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Partner with Group Risk in identifying Fraud risks and give an input preventative controls to mitigate such risks from materialising.
Managing, planning and conducting forensic audit/fraud investigations
Conducts forensic interviews, review documents and maintains an investigation diary.
Drafts statements, affidavits, reports and prepares papers to support criminal and civil proceedings.
Testifies in appropriate proceedings (disciplinary, criminal, civil).
Detect white-collar crime within the SABC in accordance with applicable legislation, divisional procedures and standard protocol.
Participate in forensic investigations outside the SABC where syndicated crime is anticipated.
Preserve and protect all relevant forensic data and case content for successful investigation and prosecution.
Manage allocated forensic cases in terms of time allocated for the project.
Communicate the results of forensic investigations to the relevant management via accurate reports.
Administer the forensic systems to provide timeous and accurate management information.
Follow up on issued forensic reports to ensures that appropriate corrective measures are implemented by management.
Ensure the protection and confidentiality of forensic information gathered.
Conducts data mining to extract forensic information related to investigations.
Maintain a data base of information to support audit assignments in the department.
Report all fraud and corruption related matters to the law enforcement agencies.
Provides monthly and audit committee report inputs on activities reflecting the work performed and critical areas that need to be brought to the attention of management, the Audit Committee and Board.

3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Prevent irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure by the division and ensure compliance with laws and regulations in the procurement of goods and services.
Conform with the allocated funds usage and ensure that the allocated budget for forensic investigations is not exceeded.
Compilation, cost effective utilisation and management of a Forensics budget.
Scrutinise invoices supplied by the service providers for accuracy and verify that services were rendered were satisfactory.

4. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Presenting facts, findings and observations to interested parties, including internal and external auditors, senior management and the Board.
Communicate effectively with investigation teams and management.
Handling complaints emanating from whistle blowers fraud line.
Ensure that line management is informed of any forensic investigations taking place in their area of responsibility.
Ensure that line management is informed of any forensic investigations taking place in their area of responsibility.
Ensure that feedback is obtained from clients by using client surveys.
Ensure that feedback is obtained from management on action taken based on forensic reports issued.

5. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

Assist Group Risk in assessing the risk of fraud in the SABC / business units and provide input in managing the identified risks.
Advise business on developing preventative controls where weaknesses are identified that could expose the SABC to fraud and corruption risks.
Monitor and report on fraud related risk and compliance matters.
Provide advice guidance on policies to ensure fair, unbiased and uniform interpretation.
Ensure a zero tolerance to unethical behaviour and issuing of inappropriate reports within the forensic audit activities.
Develop the strategy and goals for crime prevention and investigation in the unit as well as for each case.
Continuously conduct data mining operations.
Establish annual quarterly targets and monitor progress towards achieving these targets.
Become a relationship manager with the whistle blowing service provider and resolve all issues being reported.

6. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures
Manage adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
Effective briefing and communication with forensic audit staff on forensic matters
Ensure Personal Development Plans (PDP) / Performance Improvement Plans for identified staff members are in place.
Provide input on the retention and attraction of staff.
Individual coaching, counseling and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.
Transfer of skills in line with succession planning best practice.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

NQF 7Level B.Degree inForensic Investigations and Auditing or equivalent qualification
Membership or certification as a CFE / ICFP required.
Proven ability in managing performance of junior employees.
Proven ability to lead projects, collaborate and work with teams.
Knowledge of Information Systems & knowledge and direct experience with ACL and SAP.
Computer literacy.
Valid drivers license

EXPERIENCE