Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Investigations and Fact Finding practice, within Fraud, Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE) services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients understand where they might have vulnerabilities and develop solutions to manage the risks involved. We prevent, respond to and remediate a wide range of business threats, risks and complex issues.

Our team helps businesses detect and investigate fraudulent activities or irregularities within their organisation. As part of our team, you’ll help investigate issues such as corporate irregularities, whistleblower allegations, asset misappropriation, regulatory violations, patent and copyright infringement and financial reporting fraud.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As an Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
Share and collaborate effectively with others.
Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
Build and maintain an internal and external network.
Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

A. JOB PROFILE

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Are you an analytical, problem solver with a passion for investigating complex business issues? If you are seeking a role that offers you the opportunity to advise clients through critical issues, while allowing you to develop personally and professionally, consider a career in PwC’s Forensic Services practice.

Responsibilities will include assisting in the performance of fraud investigations, Anti Money Laundering projects, risk management, compliance focus. fraud prevention projects and other forensic-related assignments. The associate will be assisting with all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries.

DESCRIPTION

Maintain the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
Perform data acquisition, processing and analysis of financial and non-financial data
Assist in conducting data and computer forensic investigations
Investigate matters relating to economic crime, i.e. allegations of fraud, corruption and/or irregularities
Assist in the document management of working papers that support analyses performed
Assist in conducting integrity due diligence reviews using various open source databases
Synthesize information and draft reports and appendices
Deliver a high quality product within established timeframes and budgets
Provide general support to team on a variety of tasks in connection with project execution
Contribute to new business proposals and proposal development
Capturing, sorting and electronic manipulation of financial and other data
Assisting in the compilation of draft forensic reports and appendices
Assessing and analysing financial and other data
Recording of findings
Project administration, including printing, indexing and filing

B. PERSON PROFILE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Grade 12
A degree in or currently studying towards a BCom Honours in Forensic Accounting, BCom Honours Accounting, BCom Honours in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Computer Science, LLB or similar will be beneficial
2-5 years work experience in a forensic services environment will be advantageous
Good working knowledge of the following:
Microsoft (including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint)
Building and sustaining relationships
Being passionate about customer service
Being curious – learning, sharing and innovating
Leading and contributing to team success
Communicating with impact and empathy
Developing self and others through coaching
Demonstrating courage and integrity
Acquiring and applying commercial and technical expertise
Managing projects and economics
Being open-minded, practical and agile with change
Strategic thinking
Logical reasoning
Analytical ability
Judgment
Problem solving
Excellence orientation
Influencing
Drive and enthusiasm
Rule orientation

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

October 26, 2023

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