🕵️ Forensic Officer – Centurion
Company: iMasFinance Co-operative (Ltd).
Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa.
Job Type: Permanent | Internal Audit / Accounting / Auditing.
Closing Date: 3 October 2025.
About the Role
iMasFinance is seeking a Forensic Officer to strengthen its Internal Audit function.
The role focuses on investigating financial irregularities, fraud, and other white-collar crimes, while ensuring compliance with legal, professional, and organizational standards.
The position reports to the Head: Internal Audit and requires active participation in audits, investigations, reporting, and staff supervision.
This role supports the cooperative’s transformation strategy, with preference for candidates from designated groups.
Key Responsibilities
1. Investigative Planning
Develop and implement forensic investigation programs and procedures.
Define investigation scope, objectives, risks, methodology, team roles, and deliverables.
Conduct fraud risk assessments aligned with the enterprise risk management framework.
Maintain governance and track investigation status in the Fraud Management system.
2. Conducting Investigations
Investigate financial irregularities and fraudulent activities.
Identify control weaknesses and operational deviations.
Communicate findings and recommend corrective actions.
3. Reporting & Administration
Compile draft and final forensic reports for management and stakeholders.
Summarize executive reports and ensure timely distribution.
Monitor follow-up actions and deadlines.
4. Stakeholder & Customer Relations
Maintain strong relationships with line management and internal stakeholders.
Manage progress of outsourced forensic assignments per SLA.
5. People Management
Supervise and mentor internal auditors and learners.
Provide guidance, training, and performance management.
Support recruitment and staff development initiatives.
Qualifications & Certifications
Essential: National Diploma in Forensic Investigation / Auditing.
Recommended: BCom / BTech in Forensic Accounting / Auditing.
Professional Accreditations:
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – ACFE Membership
Professional Internal Auditor (PIA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Other: Computer literacy, valid driver’s license.
Experience
Minimum: 2 years in internal audit or forensic investigations (including internships/articles).
Essential: 5 years operational experience in forensic auditing/investigations.
Recommended: 2 years managerial experience.
Knowledge & Skills
Enterprise risk management, internal controls, and organizational structures.
Professional ethics and internal auditing standards (IIA).
Analytical, reporting, writing, planning, and organizational skills.
Leadership, supervision, and ability to work independently under deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all management levels.
This role is ideal for a seasoned forensic auditor who thrives in investigating financial irregularities, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with professional standards.