Job Description

PURPOSE:

• In conjunction with the Head of Internal Audit, leading a team of forensic investigation experts in investigating and preventing financial and corporate fraud, misconduct, and other illicit activities within the Group.

• Oversee and conduct complex investigations into financial fraud, corruption, embezzlement, cybercrime, and other misconduct.

• Ensure that investigations are conducted independently in line with all legal requirements and related internal policies and procedures.

• Liaise with law enforcement agencies, prosecution authorities, legal teams, and external experts as needed.

• Collaborate with Senior Management as well as Business Unit management to ensure that investigations are conducted in an effective and timeous manner.

• Report forensic investigation outcomes to the Head of Internal Audit and Exxaros Ethics Committee.

• Ensure that all control deficiencies identified during investigations are followed up and closed out.

• Oversee the fraud reporting structures and case management system.

• Head up preventative surveillance and detection strategies including but not limited to data mining, intelligence gathering, lifestyle audits, fraud risk assessments, proactive forensic audits in identified high- risk areas, and fraud awareness campaigns.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Promoting a culture of compliance, in an innovative environment. Reinforcing ethical behaviour to safeguard company reputation.

• Keeping abreast of technology and innovations which may assist people in engaging in unethical behaviour and acts.

• Staying informed in the latest reliable information with regards to fraud and corruption.

• Competing for limited resources in the organisation.

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