Forensic Accountant. Regulatory Services, PREA. What we do matters our purpose. How we do things around here our principles

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1 Forensic Accountant Regulatory Services, PREA The purpose of the Forensic Accountant role is to support the Regulatory Investigations Unit by applying accounting, auditing and investigative skills to regulatory investigations that achieve successful prosecutions or strong enforcement action across the gambling, financial integrity and security personnel sectors. Reporting to: Manager, Regulatory Investigations Location: Wellington or Auckland Salary range: Corporate Services I What we do matters our purpose Our purpose is to serve and connect people, communities and government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation. In other words, it s all about helping to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders. How we do things around here our principles We make it easy, we make it work Customer centred Make things even better We re stronger together Work as a team Value each other We take pride in what we do Make a positive difference Strive for excellence Working effectively with Māori Te Aka Taiwhenua our Māori Strategic Framework enables us to work effectively with Māori. We accept our privileged role and responsibility of holding and protecting the Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Page 1 of 6

2 What you will do to contribute As a result we will see Leadership Provide intellectual and technical leadership and direction in relation to the accounting and forensic elements of regulatory investigations Role model the Department s values by: using best practice and proven accounting, audit and investigative methods and practices; promoting continuous improvement and innovation; demonstrating a commitment to achieving successful and timely investigative outcomes and prosecutions Innovative operational initiatives are developed and implemented to achieve the Regulatory Investigations Unit s (the Unit) outcomes. The Unit s operations successfully demonstrate a high level of technical expertise and skills. The Manager, team leaders and Practice leader is supported in achieving the Unit s outcomes. Capability Development Work with the Practice Leader and team leaders to implement best practice accounting, audit and financial investigative methods, tools and practices within the unit. Utilise specialist skills and knowledge to build investigative capability by coaching, mentoring and assisting others within the Unit and across the wider Regulatory Services Group to develop skills and an increased understanding of complex financial information and transactions Regulatory Services staff are assisted to understand best practice accounting, audit and financial investigative methods, tools and practices in the context of their work Fraud and forensic accounting techniques remains current within the Unit. Compliance Analysis Contribute to the identification, collection and sharing of intelligence related to people, events and organisations in the gaming and security sectors Work with team leaders and the Practice Leader to promote effective team work and the sharing of information and intelligence across the Regulatory Services Investigative and Compliance teams in order to avoid duplication of effort and maximise the Group s investigative capability Gambling and security information and intelligence is appropriately recorded and shared. Page 2 of 6

3 What you will do to contribute As a result we will see Investigations Work Programme Contribute to the development of the Unit s work programme by developing the approach and plans to carry out analysis of complex financial data across multiple regulatory investigations Apply specialist forensic and accounting skills and knowledge to the initial assessment of cases to assess strengths and weaknesses, assist determine strategy and ensure informed decision making about the approach to investigations and prosecutions Develop individual case plans with respect to the analysis to be undertaken, the methods to be applied and the objectives to be achieved Support the execution of regulatory investigations by utilising their knowledge of financial reporting systems, business information, accounting and auditing standards, as well as evidence gathering and investigative techniques and litigation processes Prepare correspondence, court file/briefs of evidence and relevant reports, recommendations and supporting documents to standards suitable for use in a court of law Monitor and report on the risks associated with investigations and prosecutions from a financial perspective and work with the Practice Leader, team leaders and the Manager to develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies and achieve successful outcomes. Contribute to the delivery of timely, quality and successful regulatory investigations and prosecutions Undertake QA reviews of financial analysis outputs across the Unit and wider Regulatory Services Group where appropriate and required The financial aspects of the Unit s investigations are thoroughly assessed, well planned, reviewed and executed. Robust, considered and timely recommendations are made to the Manager on investigative work carried out by the Unit. The Manager receives timely alerts to any real or potential risks relating to the investigations carried out by the Unit. Successful investigations and prosecutions that achieve the Unit s outcomes. Page 3 of 6

4 What you will do to contribute Relationship Management Build and maintain effective working relationships with the Practice Leader, team leaders and investigators within the Unit to promote the use of forensic accounting practices and ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to regulatory investigations and prosecutions Build and maintain effective working relationships with mangers and team leaders in Gambling and Financial Integrity to foster the use of proven and best practice forensic accounting practices across all investigations Build and maintain effective working relationships with managers and staff across PREA and wider DIA, in particular Legal Services and the Charities Commission Maintain appropriate relationships with external agencies such as Police, Serious Fraud Office and IR to assist with the investigative profile and establish a community of best practice in investigations As a result we will see Effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders that assists each stakeholder achieving their outcomes. Staff are assisted to understand and apply best practice accounting, audit and financial investigative methods, tools and practices in the context of their work Innovative approaches are developed and implemented that align with responsive risk based regulation. Health and safety (for self) Takes personal responsibility for keeping yourself free from harm Follows safe working procedures Reports incidents promptly Reports hazards promptly and suggests appropriate remedies Knows what to do in the event of an emergency Co-operates in implementing rehabilitation plans A safe and healthy workplace for all people using our sites as a place of work. Health and safety guidelines are followed Page 4 of 6

5 Advise Collaborate with Influence Inform Manage/ lead Deliver to The Department of Internal Affairs Who you will work with to get the job done Internal Manager Regulatory Investigations Team leaders and Practice Leader Senior investigators / investigators Legal Services Other Regulatory Services management and staff External External accountants and auditors Enforcement agencies e.g., SFO, Police Your delegations Human Resources and financial delegations Direct reports Statutory Delegations Your success profile for this role At DIA, we have a Capability Framework to help guide our people towards the behaviours and skills needed to be successful. The core success profile for this role is Specialist. Keys to Success: Problem solving Critical thinking Interpersonal savvy Navigating complexity Communicating with influence Technical and specialist learning None None Delegations under the Gambling Act 2003 in accordance with the Regulatory Services Schedule of Delegations What you will bring specifically Experience: Prior proven experience in Forensic Accountant role or similar capacity Excellent relationship management skills Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of complex financial information and structures In-depth and proven knowledge of accounting, auditing and investigative methods and tools The ability to understand and apply legislation Knowledge and understanding of regulatory and compliance functions and purpose Skills: Excellent numeracy skills Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical Page 5 of 6

6 Your success profile for this role What you will bring specifically information into 'plain English' that can be understood by non-accountants; Able to prepare correspondence, court files/briefs of evidence and relevant reports, recommendations and supporting documents to standards suitable for use in a court of law Proven ability to analyse and assimilate large volumes of complex financial information and distil salient facts Outstanding planning and organisational skills Other requirements: Education and Professional Memberships Other Member of the NZ Institute of Charted Accountants The appointee will be subject to police and credit clearance and an appropriate level of security clearance before an appointment is made. Page 6 of 6