Section Head: Investigative Accounting (Brigadier) - SAPS

POST: Section Head: Investigative Accounting (Brigadier)

LOCATION: Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Forensic Accounting Investigation, Head Office, Pretoria

LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: Band A (SMS) = An all-inclusive flexible remuneration package of R 1 125 291 per annum is applicable to the post.

REFERENCES: DPCI/SMS/HO/02/2023 (1 post)

Core Functions:

• Manage the registration of all cases referred for forensic accounting investigation in the forensic accounting investigation database;
• Peruse, study the case referred and assess the complexity of the matter and resources required to effectively conclude the investigation;
• Review the redrafted investigation concept mandate and investigation plan;
• Manage the process of data mining, conversion and cleansing to ensure data is ready for analysis;
• Manageforensicaccounting investigations of complex financial crime in accordance with forensic accounting investigation methodology of the Component;
• Where applicable, review the assessment of non-compliance with rules and regulations for entities in preparing their financial statements in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), Cash Modified Standards (CMS), Regulatory Accounting Procedures (RAP);

• Assess  non-compliance  with  Public  Finance  Management  Act  (PFMA)  and  Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Treasury Regulations (TR), etc.;

• ReviewForensicAccounting draft reports and ensure that evidence supporting the report is properly packaged;
• Manage the process  of  identifying  assets  and  referring  cases  for  asset  forfeiture investigation;
• Attend project steering committee meetings with the prosecution and investigation teams;
• Provide regular feedback and progress reports to the relevant  stakeholders and the Component Head: FAI;

• Manage and ensure conformation to and apply standards for information security as prescribed by the Minimum Information Security Standards and Protection of Information Act;
• Attendcourtand testify, representing the State and providing expert evidence based on the outcome of the forensic accounting investigation;
• Provide assistance and support to investigating officers during the compilation of statements of a financial nature, application for subpoenas and/ or search and seizure warrants;
• Prioritiseandcoordinate the Forensic Accounting projects and assignments allocated to the team;
• Manage and utilize all resources (human, physical and financial) allocated to the immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
• Maintain and enhance employee motivation;
• Manage teams’ performance and implement a culture of performance management;
• Provide support to the Component Head in terms of Component management and other

Generic Requirements:

• Applicants must be fluent in at least 2 official languages, of which one must be English;
• Must be a South African citizen;
• Applicants must have a valid motor vehicle driver's licence;
• Applicants must have a specific working knowledge of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) mandate and functions (SA Police Service Act 68 of 1995);

• An applicable higher qualification/postgraduate qualification related to the post. Relevant training and development in an Executive Development Programme, Leadership and Management Training, and/or Programme and Project Management may be an added advantage;
• The successful candidate will be required to obtain a security clearance to the level of Top Secret before approval of appointment (if not already in possession of such a valid security clearance).

Appointment Requirements:

Applicant must:

• Have a three (3) year Degree (accredited by SAQA on NQF level 7 or higher) and an Honours Degree (accredited by SAQA on NQF level 8) in Accounting Sciences, Bcom or other related fields of study;
• Bea qualified Chartered Accountant CA(SA) or an Associate General Accountant AGA(SA) with completed articles in an audit environment;

• Have a minimum of three (3) years’ appropriate managerial experience in the field of the post (3 years post articles experience);
• Professional membership of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP) will serve as an added advantage.

Component administration tasks;

• Responsible for performing performance feedback assessments for staff every 6 months;
• Assist in identifying revenue growth opportunities within the Component and optimise its operational expenditure;
• Assist with the formulation and monitoring of the Component’s budget;
• Assist the Component Head in compiling and monitoring budgets for investigations.