Financial Investigator

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Overview This role as a Financial Investigator at the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board involves planning and conducting gambling licensing investigations and related administrative processes. These duties must be carried out in accordance with the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act, 1996 (Act 4 of 1996), and all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. What you will do Key responsibilities include: * Conducting probity investigations into gambling licence applications, which involves financial analysis, verification of fund sources and availability, credit and background checks, and assessment of regulatory compliance. * Analysing financial information, business structures, and supporting documentation to identify risks and inform licensing recommendations. * Conducting site inspections and verifying relevant site, ownership, and regulatory information. * Preparing accurate and timely investigative reports, memoranda, and recommendations for management, committees, and the Board. * Maintaining accurate investigation records and licensing information, and performing related administrative duties and financial reconciliations. * Liaising with applicants, investigators, and internal stakeholders; coordinating interviews and site visits; and reporting on investigation progress, risks, and significant developments. Requirements (from the original advert) The minimum requirements are: * A Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma NQF Level 7 in Accounting, Financial Management, Internal Auditing, Forensic Accounting, Law LLB or BCom Law, Forensic Investigation, Risk Management or Compliance Management. The qualification, or verified supplementary study, must include Financial Accounting at a minimum second-year level. * Three years or more relevant post-qualification experience in financial or forensic investigation, auditing, financial analysis, regulatory investigations, anti-money laundering / know-your-customer KYC or fit-and-proper assessments. * Demonstrable experience in analysing financial statements and bank statements and preparing written investigative reports. * Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook. * A valid Code B driver's licence. The successful candidate must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and attributes: * A sound working knowledge of anti-money laundering AML and counter-terrorist financing CTF requirements; source-of-funds and source-of-wealth verification; and beneficial ownership structures involving companies and trusts. * Knowledge of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act, the National Gambling Act, the Financial Intelligence Centre Act FICA, the Companies Act, the Trust Property Control Act, the Protection of Personal Information Act POPIA and the Promotion of Access to Information Act PAIA, as applicable to licensing and probity investigations. * Ability to critically assess business plans, funding structures and financial projections. * Strong research, verification, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. * Good written and verbal communication, report writing, interviewing, and negotiation skills. * Good organisational and time-management skills, attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines. * High levels of integrity, reliability and self-motivation, with the ability to handle confidential information, manage conflict and work under pressure. * Willingness to undergo periodic external probity investigations. Who should apply Candidates should hold an NQF Level 7 Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field such as Accounting, Law, or Forensic Investigation, which must include Financial Accounting at a second-year level. Applicants need a minimum of three years of relevant post-qualification experience in areas like financial or forensic investigation, auditing, financial analysis, or regulatory investigations. Essential experience includes analysing financial and bank statements and preparing investigative reports. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with a valid Code B driver's licence, is required. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of AML/CTF, source-of-funds verification, beneficial ownership structures, and relevant legislation. They must demonstrate critical assessment skills for business plans, strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, as well as excellent communication, report writing, and negotiation skills. Good organisational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines are crucial. The role demands high levels of integrity, reliability, self-motivation, discretion with confidential information, conflict management, and the ability to work under pressure. Applicants must also be willing to undergo periodic external probity investigations. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/financial-investigator-western-cape-gambling-and-racing-board Source: myjobmag

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