Associate Consultant at Control Risks

The successful candidate will be involved in the following priority areas:

• The successful delivery of various types of investigations including financial investigations
• Conducting risk assessments with a focus on financial and operational issues and non-compliances with applicable standards
• Identification of risks and the development of implementation plans to mitigate these risks
• Work with other members within IFA and the wider CFI practice to deliver on various engagements across Africa and the wider EMEA region
• Drafting proposals and reports for management review
• Forensic and accounting technical research
• Structured review of data as part of an investigation

Requirements:

Essential

• Two to three years professional forensic accounting and investigations experience in any jurisdiction (Africa experience preferred)
• Understanding of a company's financial operations and able to interpret all aspects of financial statements
• Track record of the successful delivery of assignments
• Strong background - academic or professional in auditing and accounting
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Current or prior experience of working in the Africa region
• Big 4 or Mid-Tier accounting/law/advisory firm
• Inhouse forensic investigation role
• Proactive fraud / corruption risk management
• Knowledge of PFMA, MFMA, FCPA and UKBA
• French or Portuguese language is a bonus

The following qualifications are relevant to the role and would be an advantage

• Forensic accounting degree, Accounting/Finance degree
• Internationally/locally recognized accounting or investigation qualification (CPA(KE), ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFE, FP

Competencies

• An understanding and application of investigative techniques and risk management
• Track record of deploying analytical techniques to solve client problems
• Strong written and oral communication in English and Kiswahili is a must have
• Well-developed interpersonal skills