Manager - Forensics

Line of Service

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in forensic services focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Individuals in this field play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices.

In fraud, investigations and regulatory enforcement at PwC, you will focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and confirming compliance with regulatory requirements. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Requirements 

• Must be a Namibian Citizen; 

• Persons with disabilities and from previously disadvantaged designated groups are strongly encouraged to apply; 

• Must have a B. Forensic Accounting, B. Com, B. Acc, LLB or any relevant Forensic qualification; 

• Must be a Certified Fraud Examiner or a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist; 

• Must have at least 5-7 years’ experience in the Forensic field; 

• Must have a keen interest and experience in fraud investigations, litigation support and fraud prevention consulting; 

• Excellent analytical skills; 

• Must pay attention to detail when performing investigations and litigation support; 

• Excellent communication and report writing skills; 

• Be prepared to travel within Namibia and other African countries; 

• Must be able to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks; 

• Ability to deal with pressurised and stressful environment;  

• Competent in the use of Microsoft office, especially Microsoft Word, Excel,PowerPoint and PowerBI; 

• An eager learner of new strategic digital solutions relevant to the Forensic field;  

• Ability to leverage on previous learning experiences to innovate in the way we work and identify opportunities for increased efficiencies; and 

• Lead a dynamic Forensic team on multiple assignments, with minimal intervention of the Partner / Senior Manager. 

 Duties

• Lead Forensic teams in performing fraud investigations, litigation support and fraud prevention assignments; 

• Capturing, sorting and electronic manipulation of financial data where required; 

• Verifying recorded transactions and follow-up work as required; 

• Interviewing and liaison with clients and prospective clients;  

• Recording and assessment of findings of investigations; 

• Compiling and reviewing draft forensic reports with appendices; 

• Continuous training and development of junior forensic staff members;  

• Marketing of forensic services together with team members; and 

• Support Senior Manager and Partner in business development strategies. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Risk Assessment, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Debt Restructuring, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Evidence Gathering, Financial Crime Compliance, Financial Crime Investigation, Financial Crime Prevention, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Transactions, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigation, Fraud Detection {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

April 30, 2026