Risk Officer (12 Months)

Description:

Qualification and Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree/ National Diploma in Risk Management/ Finance/ Auditing/ Accounting/Forensic investigations/Law
• Professional Registration Body: Membership of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or a membership of Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) accreditation with ACFE or Fraud Practitioner (FP) accreditation with ICFP will be added advantage
• 3 years experience in Risk Management and fraud investigations in public sector or State - Owned Entity (SOE)

  Knowledge

  • Knowledge of the Public Service Legislation
  • Forensic investigation principles, proactive principles, practices, and procedures
  • All relevant legislation, guidelines, and standards about the conduct of forensic investigations
  • Knowledge of leadership and management principles
  • Knowledge of Risk Management framework and practices.
  • Knowledge of Anti-corruption and integrity management framework and policies.
  • Knowledge and understanding of forensic investigations framework and policies.
  • Knowledge and experience in big data, digital forensics, and application of forensic tools to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud.
  • Knowledge of relevant legal and statutory requirements including corporate governance principles, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Public Services Regulations

    Skills and Abilities

    • Forensic investigations and analytical capabilities
    • Programme and project management
    • Financial management
    • Negotiation
    • Creativity & innovation
    • Ability to work as a team member
    • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and advise on the application of legislation
    • High levels of discretion and sensitivity
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Change Management
    • Stakeholder Management
    • Excellent communication skills all aspects

      Main Areas of Responsibility

      FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS

    • Responsible to manage and perform proactive and reactive forensic components in line with the COMPANYs Fraud Prevention Policy, COMPANY Whistleblowing policy, and COMPANY Fraud investigation Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • Lead the execution of the tactical and operational plans of COMPANY using data analytics, forensic technologies, and digital and cyber forensics.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and determine methods to expedite workflow and improve the investigation turnar