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Manager: Forensic AccountingFinancial Intelligence Centre (FIC • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Manager : Forensic Accounting

Manager : Forensic Accounting

Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
4 days ago
Job description

Financial Intelligence Centre ->

State Forensic Capability

Job Type

Permanent

Education

Bachelors Degree or equivalent

Manager

Location

Travel

0 - 10%

Desired Race

African

Desired Gender

Not Applicable

Closing Date

19 / 11 / 2025

Job Description

To manage the activities and output of multi-disciplinary forensic accounting team(s) to provide high-quality forensic evidence to support law enforcement agencies in investigating complex financial crimes in support of the Financial Intelligence Centre’s mandate

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Delivery and Success

  • Effectively manage specialised forensic accounting teams, ensuring the delivery of complex, timely, and high-quality financial forensic products within the scope of discretion, policy, procedures, and legislative powers.
  • Serve as a technical reference, mentor, and role model for the team, fostering professional growth and expertise in forensic accounting.
  • Collaborate with other division within the FIC, government agencies, and relevant stakeholders to access necessary information, leveraging experience and skills to secure cooperation and persuade others as needed.
  • Work closely with senior members of government departments and agencies to produce accurate and comprehensive forensic accounting outputs.
  • Advise senior management on regulatory, legislative, and financial intelligence challenges, offering solutions to support effective decision-making.
  • Conduct technical presentations to informed audiences, clearly communicating complex forensic accounting findings and methodologies.
  • Represent the FIC at designated working groups, meetings, conferences, and seminars, contributing to informed decision-making and policy development.
  • Develop and execute delivery plans aligned with policy, precedent, and standards, ensuring objectives are met and achievements are reported as required.
  • Continuously focus on delivery according to predefined plans, making necessary adjustments to improve performance and reduce risk.
  • Anticipate and resolve problems proactively to ensure targets are met within agreed deadlines and quality standards.

People Management

  • Lead and manage forensic accounting project teams, using judgment and experience to provide prompt, independent solutions for complex investigative needs while exercising appropriate risk management.
  • Manage workflows and plans, ensuring clarity around accountabilities and objectives within the forensic accounting function.
  • Set clear function and area objectives, ensuring they are well-known, achievable, and aligned with the overall goals of the FIC and law enforcement agencies.
  • Ensure objectives are met by prioritising activities, allocating work, and optimising resources and individual performance to achieve the highest output and quality.
  • Foster a collaborative and committed environment among subordinates, encouraging teamwork and full commitment to achieving set goals.
  • Actively manage team performance, providing feedback and development opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

    • Planning and Organising

  • Plan and report on the forensic accounting unit’s outputs, identifying potential deviations and challenges, and developing and implementing alternative plans to address them.
  • Develop and align the forensic accounting unit’s quarterly plans with the area’s annual plans, ensuring consistency and strategic alignment.
  • Report on work plan achievements, focusing on meeting quantity, quality, and time targets.

    • Resources Management

  • Manage allocated resources effectively to ensure efficient delivery of forensic accounting services and support to law enforcement agencies.
  • Recommend resources and budgetary requirements for annual planning, aligning with the FIC’s strategic objectives and operational needs.
  • Control costs through effective management of key business processes and operational variables, optimising the use of resources.
  • Operationalise plans and deploy resources to meet clearly defined objectives over a bi-annual horizon, ensuring resource optimisation and cost control.
  • Report on the utilisation and effectiveness of the FIC’s financial intelligence products, ensuring they meet the needs of law enforcement agencies and contribute to successful outcomes in financial crime investigations.

    • Governance, Risk management, Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with code of conduct, policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
  • Provides input into budget for the division and organisational policies.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of divisional and organisational policies.

    • EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Degree (subjects like Criminology, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigation Technology, Accounting, Law, Auditing, and Cyber Forensics are highly recommended).
  • Minimum of 10 years relevant experience forensic accounting services, analysis, investigation, law and law enforcement is a prerequisite.
  • Anti-money laundering training or practical experience in the field of combating the proceeds of crime is a prerequisite.
  • Applied advanced knowledge of the Constitution / Criminal Procedure Act / the intelligence cycle / the POCA and FIC Act as well as the law of evidence.
  • Display and apply advanced knowledge and experience of working with the domestic financial regulatory framework.
  • Sound knowledge and experience using the Microsoft Office suite and Excel.
  • Management experience will be an advantage.

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