Forensic Auditor: Municipal Investigations {2 Posts} Jobs

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have a recognized NQF level 6 qualification or National Diploma in Accounting, Internal Auditing, Law, Policing, or Forensic Investigation. They should have at least 1-2 years of experience in Forensic Investigations, Auditing, Risk, or Commercial Crime environments. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

The successful candidate must have knowledge of:

• The Constitution
• Public Finance Management Act, 1999
• Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003
• Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Relations, 2003
• Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000
• Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000
• Public Audit Act, 2004
• Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004
• Criminal Procedure Act, 51 of 1977
• Public Service Act and Regulations
• Financial Intelligence Centre Act No 38 of 2001
• Prevention of Organised Crime Act No 121 of 1998

Key skills include:

• Time management
• Office administration
• Report writing
• Decision making
• Change management and problem solving
• Analytical and numeracy skills
• Verbal communication and presentation
• Research and analysis
• Interpersonal relations
• Project planning and management
• Policy development
• People management
• Statistical and quantitative analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and Intranet)

Interactions involve internal teams such as supervisors, management, and departmental staff, as well as external parties like the Auditor General, Audit Committees, Legislature, SCOPA, Accounting Officers, Institutional Managers, Consulting Firms, Municipalities, SAPS, NPA, HAWKS, Special Investigating Unit (SIU), Asset Forfeiture Unit, and State Attorneys.