Job Overview
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is recruiting a Manager: Forensic Accounting in Pretoria (CareerJunction 2646275; posted 15 October 2026). The role manages the activities and output of multi-disciplinary forensic accounting teams to provide high-quality forensic evidence that supports law enforcement agencies in investigating complex financial crimes, in support of the FIC’s mandate.
The Manager leads specialised forensic accounting project teams within the scope of discretion, policy, procedure and legislative powers, serves as technical reference and mentor, works closely with senior members of government departments and agencies, advises senior management on regulatory, legislative and financial-intelligence challenges, and represents the FIC at working groups, conferences and seminars. The role also owns unit planning and reporting, resource and budget recommendations, cost control, and governance, risk and compliance within the forensic accounting function.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage specialised forensic accounting teams to deliver complex, timely, high-quality financial forensic products
• Serve as technical reference, mentor and role model in forensic accounting
• Collaborate with FIC divisions, government agencies and stakeholders to access information and secure cooperation
• Advise senior management on regulatory, legislative and financial-intelligence challenges
• Present complex forensic accounting findings and methodologies to informed audiences
• Represent the FIC at working groups, meetings, conferences and seminars
• Develop and execute delivery plans; plan and report on unit outputs against quantity, quality and time targets
• Set objectives, allocate work and manage team performance and development
• Recommend resources and budgets; control costs and optimise resource use
• Report on the utilisation and effectiveness of FIC financial intelligence products for law enforcement
• Ensure compliance with code of conduct, policies and legislation; contribute to divisional policies
Required Qualifications
• Degree in Criminology, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigation Technology, Accounting, Law, Auditing or Cyber Forensics (highly recommended subjects)
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in forensic accounting services, analysis, investigation, law or law enforcement (prerequisite)
• Anti-money laundering training or practical experience combating the proceeds of crime (prerequisite)
• Advanced applied knowledge of the Constitution, Criminal Procedure Act, the intelligence cycle, POCA, the FIC Act and the law of evidence
• Advanced knowledge of the domestic financial regulatory framework
• Sound proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Management experience advantageous
Skills & Requirements
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