Forensic Manager at Deloitte

About Deloitte

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 410,000 people make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com

In Zambia, Deloitte is one of the longest established professional services organizations. We serve clients in a variety of industries including energy, financial services, consumer business, mining, manufacturing, tourism, and the public sector.

Deloitte’s professionals are unified by a collaborative culture that fosters integrity, outstanding value to markets and clients, commitment to each other, and strength from cultural diversity. They enjoy an environment of continuous learning, challenging experiences, and enriching career opportunities. Deloitte’s professionals are dedicated to strengthening corporate responsibility, building public trust, and making a positive impact in their communities. Deloitte Zambia has an exciting opportunity for a suitable qualified individual to join our Financial Advisory department as a Forensic Manager.

Whatever your age, gender, or culture, take your career to the next level with the talents and capabilities you’ll develop at Deloitte.

What impact will you make?

At Deloitte, we have a clear purpose, to make an impact that matters to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. From professional development to leadership opportunities and career advancement, we empower our people to be their very best – because that is how you make an impact.

Main Purpose of Job

The value that Deloitte Forensics Africa creates for organisations is synonymous with operational excellence.

Our business areas work in unison to provide integrated solutions unique to the organisational requirements of any business.

Deloitte Forensic professionals are a diverse group with a wide and varied range of proficiencies, comprising forensic accountants, legal and law enforcement specialists, and business intelligence experts, all utilising state-of-the-art forensic technology.

As an experienced Legal Practitioner, this is your opportunity to become a part of a thriving, industry leading Forensic Practice. As a multinational organisation we can offer you the breadth and depth of project management experience you are looking for.

With your legal expertise and a desire to build a career within Forensics we can provide you with access to state-of-the-art technology, labs and the opportunity to work with clients on high impact matters across the continent.

Main Purpose of Job

• Leading Forensic Investigations: Overseeing and conducting in-depth investigations into suspected financial crimes, fraud, and other irregularities.
• Conduct a variety of forensic investigations for clients in industries such as government, law enforcement, corporate, financial services, and legal sectors. This includes investigations related to fraud, accounting, employee misconduct, regulatory enforcement, integrity due diligence, and anti-bribery and corruption.
• Developing Investigation Strategies: Designing comprehensive investigation plans, identifying key stakeholders, and determining appropriate investigative techniques.
• Analysing Evidence: Collecting, preserving, and analysing evidence to support or refute allegations.
• Collaborating with Law Enforcement: Working closely with law enforcement agencies to coordinate investigations and pursue legal action when necessary.
• Providing Expert Testimony: Serving as an expert witness in legal proceedings, providing clear and concise explanations of findings.
• Training and Mentoring: Developing and delivering training programs to educate employees about fraud prevention, detection, and reporting.
• Implementing Fraud Prevention Measures: Assisting in the development and implementation of internal controls and policies to prevent fraud and other misconduct.

Project Management & Client Engagement

• As a manager you will lead client engagement processes together with risk and compliance procedures
• Working on multiple projects within the realm of Forensics Investigations – delivering within scope, budget, and quality
• Project management overview to track, monitor and ensure delivery of client projects within constrained timelines.
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships internally and with key clients through effective delivery.
• Aligning team to firm scheduling and utilisation – ensuring team’s hours are captured correctly.
• Manage business relationship and contracting process with service providers.

Team & Self Development

• Ideally, you will have a genuine interest in learning and implementing new methodologies to further advance the tools used within the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB)
• Advocate of the High Court of Zambia (AHCZ)

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law (LLM)
• Risk related qualifications

Minimum Experience

• 5 years post articles experience working within risk management environment.
• Experience in providing advice and interpreting legal requirements and laws.

Desired Experience

• 5 years servicing clients across industries
• Experience with delivering projects within a large Consultancy/Advisory Firm

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Collects, assimilates, and analyses relevant data and uses standard processes and tools to help surface insights and solutions.

Delivery Excellence

• Manages own work against project plan to ensure a superior client experience.

Manages Quality & Risk

• Complies with quality standards, risk rules, and confidentiality guidelines to deliver results.

Technical 

• Synthesize professional principles, Legal, Regulatory, IT & Forensic methodologies to perform basic routine tasks under full supervision.
• Demonstrate an understanding of forensic concepts and methodology.

The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Our purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world.

https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/impact-that-matters.html

To the successful candidate, the Firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package, a highly energized team environment comprising individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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