A position has come up with one of our clients for a Forensic Investigator based in Durban.

Key Purpose:
Investigation of fraud matters regarding loan applications, and other staff investigations referred by the business. Conducting bi-annual fraud risk assessments, quality review of credit applications, constructing cases and compiling documentary evidence to support findings. Compiling reports and making recommendations on actions to be taken against perpetrators to safeguard the interest of the company. Using knowledge and experience gained to initiate fraud training and awareness campaigns for the companies zero tolerance towards fraud.

Key Responsibilities:
Fraud Prevention, Investigations and Auditing
•Audit all credit applications that Credit, New Business and Personal Loan sections suspect to be fraudulent.
•In line with the company fraud prevention strategies, enforcing a zero-tolerance culture towards fraud to ensure the company remains a fraud free company.
•Actively participate in annual fraud prevention workshops and share lessons learnt from investigations conducted.
•Assist with investigations on fraud allegations against staff members. These will be conducted in line with the company Anti-fraud and fraud response policy.

Fraud Risk Management
•Perform bi-annual fraud risk assessment with the Enterprise Risk team
Manage relationships with stakeholders
•Deliver professional Forensic services to business and develop relationship.
•Maintain contact with business and ensure that they derive value from Forensics.
•Maintain contact with internal and external assurance providers

Minimum Requirements:
Education
•Matric
•Bachelor's degree in Forensics, Criminal Justice, Law, or related field.
•Preferred: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Post Graduate Qualification in Forensic auditing and criminal justice

Experience
•At least 2 years' experience in fraud investigations within financial services sector

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