Forensic Accountant

Job Req ID

8093

Closing Date

17 April 2025

OME

Location

Secunda 

Purpose of Job

Conduct forensic investigations into economic crime allegations, focusing on forensic accounting methodologies, including the identification of economic crime risks and executing preventative actions such as awareness initiatives in alignment with the Sasol Assurance Services Operating Manual.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct forensic investigations within area of responsibility in line with all Sasol business policies, processes and works instructions, and in adherence to applicable laws, regulations in the specific jurisdictions associated within a forensic environment.

• Contribute to the implementation of forensic accounting strategy, methodology, frameworks and guidelines.

• Compile and update forensic investigations' scope and the methodology for forensic investigations, including consideration of additional resources with different skillsets required.

• Quantify losses incurred due to economic crime, recommend appropriate recovery and remedial actions based on findings from investigations.

• Conduct interviews with relevant individuals, with a focus on forensic accounting findings.

• Manage information gathered, assess internal controls and weaknesses, provide recommendations in terms of allegations.

• Testify in post-investigation activities based on factual findings from forensic investigations conducted.

• Engage with forensic experts to assist in evidence gathering and to furnish professional opinions.

• Provide expertise through a comprehensive understanding of regulatory expectations related to economic crime risks.

• Draft forensic investigative reports on the outcome of forensic investigations and obtaining relevant stakeholders' comments in accordance with approved reporting protocol.

• Maintain the Forensic Case Management System with the progress status of all investigative and post-investigative actions, as well as relevant intelligence data.

• Identify economic crime trends and take appropriate actions in order to mitigate the potential risk to Sasol Group.

• Contribute to the compilation of relevant Governance Committees, Executive Committees and the Sasol Limited Audit Committee on significant findings from and progress of forensic investigations.

• Ensure the adequacy of exhibit files pertaining to forensics investigations to support findings reported and in accordance with the quality assurance improvement plan principles.

• Assist in maintaining stakeholder relationships.

• Support the implementation of innovative improvements and tactical changes to SAS processes and systems.

• Stay abreast of new developments in the forensic accounting environment and make recommendations on necessary changes.

Formal Education

Relevant 3- 4-year University Bachelor’s Degree

Working Experience

Certification

A designation of Chartered Accountant – CA(SA) is advantageous. Membership to the ACFE, ICFP or other relevant Professional Body is advantageous.

Required Personal and Professional Skills