Forensic Manager

Description

• Supports business area leadership in the implementation of strategic plan
• Focus on the management and delivery of client engagements, as well as sales and practice development
• Develop high-performing people, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters, and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service

Duties

• Strategic Impact:
• Primarily manage forensics engagements, including investigations, fraud prevention services and the Tip-Offs Anonymous service
• As a secondary focus, manage a small portfolio of internal audit clients and manage some ad-hoc internal audit engagements
• Budgets / Profitability:
• Manage engagement budget through accurate budgeting, cost control and profitability management
• Monitor that time and expenses on engagement are accurately recorded and submitted weekly
• Manage WIP on engagement and ensure billings are timeously done and collections followed up
• Business Development:
• Create Growth opportunities through winning
• Contribute to new business proposals and proposal development
• Identifies opportunities to sell Deloitte services on current and proposed engagements where appropriate
• Scans for business development / add-on sales opportunities; organizes these efforts under the direction of others
• Delivery Excellence:
• Assist clients with conducting interviews during the course of a forensic investigation in order to accurately identify all parties involved in the criminal activity
• Conduct analysis and audit complex financial and business records to support investigations and prosecutions
• Perform project tasks independently, and direct the efforts of others
• Managing and consulting to a portfolio of medium to large corporate clients
• Extensive client liaison and engagement with related stakeholders
• Managing and/or contributing to overall Deloitte office roles and functions
• Prepares project plan to meet objectives within established budget and timeline and recognizes when plans should be adjusted to meet objectives
• Develops budget, scope and staffing recommendations based on understanding of client budget and project economics
• Communicates business objectives and desired outcomes to guide the work of others
• Ensures that team’s work meets quality assurance standards and that all relevant risks have been identified and appropriately addressed
• Recognizes potential independence or related issues and takes appropriate action, including consultation with subject matter experts as necessary
• Reporting and Presentations:
• Ability to increase quality, accuracy, and impact of reports and presentations by leveraging critical thinking, experience, and judgment
• Ensures accuracy and validity of client’s reports by critically analyzing hypothesis, conclusions, and recommendations
• Maintains expert knowledge in the use of data, service line innovation, benchmarks, and business metrics to make critical decisions
• Knows the Business and the Industry:
• Ability to build an in-depth knowledge of the client’s business and stay up-to-date on industry activities, marketplace trends, innovation efforts, and leading practices
• Participates in business and / or industry groups to build knowledge of economic, industry, and market conditions
• Identifies relevant trends, practices, and market conditions that merit discussion with the client
• Discusses business trends and industry practices with confidence
• Builds personal brand and supports eminence building in chosen industry

Requisites

• Qualifications & Experience Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Business, Finance or other Business-related field
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA) and/or Certified Forensic Examiner (CFE)
• 4 years of relevant Forensic, Investigative, or Discovery industry experience
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision and guidance
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with experience exercising mature judgment
• Proven experience effectively prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and work objectives
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools, as well as Internet research tools
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required clearance for this role
• Behavioural Competencies Required:
• An excellent communicator, analytical, organised, structured and result orientated approach to work
• Strong planning, organizational and inter-personal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in English)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to tolerate pressure
• Strong numerical skills and solid analytical skills
• Time management/deadline driven
• Ability to see ‘bigger picture’ without missing the detail
• Respect for diversity and awareness of different cultures
• Ability to take charge and display initiative

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted