Senior Manager: Forensics | Windhoek office

Management Level

Senior 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.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

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

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model 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 individuals from previously disadvantaged designated groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc), Bachelor of Law (LLB) or a qualification in Forensic Accounting 

• Appropriate professional memberships will be advantageous (ACFE / ICFP /CAMS / CA); 

• At least 5 to 10 years managerial experience in the Forensic field;

• Deep experience in the delivery of forensic services (such as investigations, litigation support and fraud risk consulting); 

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

• Must be able to work independently; 

• Advanced analytical, problem solving skills and reporting writing skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations; 

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and facilitation abilities.  

• Ability to lead a dynamic forensic department in a pressurised but exciting environment; 

• Competent in the use of Microsoft office product suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI), and Alteryx. 

• High levels of professionalism, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills.

Duties 

• Departmental team leader and responsible for the management of the forensic practice; 

• Main point of contact and overall responsible project lead, under supervision of Director; 

• Act as technical lead to Forensic teams on internal and external projects; 

• Critical review and assessment of work performed and results thereof; 

• Assessment of forensic findings and identification of additional work required / appropriate recommendations; 

• Compiling and reviewing forensic deliverables with appendices, in accordance with the expectations of stakeholders; 

• Manage the work performance of forensic staff members; 

• Continuous training and development of forensic staff members; 

• Financial portfolio management - including management of budgeting / forecasting, actual production, billing and cash collections; 

• Managing internal and external stakeholders; 

• Responsible for the development and execution of a department strategy, in line with the firm’s strategic direction; 

• Support Director in the business development strategies on a departmental level; 

• Compliance to internal firm risk management policies and procedures.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

April 2, 2026