Forensic Analyst

Position

FORENSIC ANALYST

Job Purpose / Description

Work involves assisting with the development of forensic audits annual work plans; conducting financial investigations and providing consulting services to the management and staff in all the Company business units and all with emphasis on a risk-based approach designed to assist management in the attainment of their objectives.

Qualifications

Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business or a relevant engineering field or ICT related or a professional qualification like ACCA, or CIMA, or CA Zambia.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) will be an added advantage.

Experience and Requirements

This job requires the job holder to have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in financial investigations.

Job Accountabilities

• Compiles reports for the Entry Conferences and Exit Conferences of each audit project.
• Assists with the development of audit objectives, plans, and scope consistent with the Internal Audit Charter, the assessment of audit risk, and the audit needs/priorities.
• Assists with the preparation of detailed audit programs tailored to each audit to ensure that no specific tests or activities necessary for the audit are overlooked and to assist in preventing ineffective audit techniques from being performed.
• Executes assigned audit projects, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers.
• Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations for improvement.
• Prepares and presents written reports in a pertinent, concise, and accurate manner for distribution to management.
• Maintain appropriate working relationships with location personnel and staff auditors.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with staff.
• Perform administrative duties delegated by the Supervisor.