Audit & Forensic
Practice
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A Dedicated Audit & Forensic Practice
Duja Consulting is a forensic practice well suited for all your forensic audit and investigative needs. Our Forensic Practice is a corporate member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The practice has been operational since inception in 2005.
The Duja forensic practice consists of a dedicated team of forensic investigators, ex police officials, chartered accountants and diverse legal specialists, supplemented with data analytic and digital forensic specialists. Over and above these resources and support staff we have an active pool of reliable experts, specializing in the Engineering, Medical, Veterinary and Science fields, who formally assist us on an ad hoc basis.
Duja Consulting has been involved in the planning and leading of various large scale Forensic and Audit investigations. We have adopted a project management framework that ensures quality throughout audit and forensic investigations. Our team members are trained to ensure compliance to legislation and the project managers ensure a high level of operational standards.
Areas of Expertise
Our team of lawyers, auditors and forensic investigators has conducted accounting, audit, forensic audit and investigative assignments in respect of a range of matters, including but not limited to the following
Fraud Risk Management
To minimize the negative impact of fraud, corruption and/or other economic crime within a business, it is of utmost importance to develop a Fraud Risk Management Plan (FRMP).
Duja can assist its clients with the development / enhancement and implementation of a FRMP, which will be aligned to their clients’ organisational strategy.
Forensic Audit
Analysis of bank statements, tracing of assets, database extraction, identifying fictitious expenses, identifying artificial returns calculated, detailed graphic depiction of the nature of associations of companies, persons and transactions, etc.
Human Resources
Identification of ghost employees, irregular appointment of staff, irregular promotion of staff, performance and the role of employees, irregularities in respect of leave, travel and subsistence related irregularities, mismanagement of resources, conflicts of interest, fiduciary duties and responsibilities, etc.
Regulatory Compliance & Probity Audits
Compliance to applicable acts and their related regulations, internal policies, procedures and contracts, corporate governance, etc.
SCM probity audits, ensuring compliance to all relevant legislation and policies
Ability to Perform Digital Forensic Investigation and Analysis
Our comprehensive and effective forensic analytics catalogue is specifically designed to identify potential irregularities, anomalies, fraud, misconduct and abuse. We incorporate our vast experience, knowledge and research relating to specific investigations, fraud schemes, industries and data analytic tools to build our forensic data analytics products and services. We have in-depth forensic data analytics experience, which enables our digital forensics business unit to obtain forensically sound acquisitions of device storage devices.
As part of our investigation methodology, we use forensic software applications to examine the acquired data, whilst maintaining the integrity of the acquired data. These applications allow us to quickly and effectively turn large volumes of data into actionable intelligence with powerful and rich analysis capabilities.
We have developed focused forensic data analytics services for specific industries including Government, financial services, insurance, telecommunications, mining and life sciences. We can create customized forensic data analytics procedures for the Gauteng Provincial Treasury to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the investigations function.
Our key computer forensic personnel have been acknowledged by the High Court of South Africa as expert witnesses in their field and having conducted extensive criminal, civil and departmental investigations nationally.
Due Diligence Services
We have been providing this service regularly to many of our clients in the Public and Private sector. Our due diligence subject matter resources focus on the retrieval of background information across a broad spectrum of sources, legally obtainable in the public domain.
Litigation and Dispute Advisory Services​
Business disputes often involve complex damage analysis. Complex damage analysis demands specialised skills. Our litigation and dispute advisory professionals have wide-ranging experience helping corporations and their outside counsels manage and resolve complex financial disputes.
Civil Support
Gathering and collation of evidence in a manner that can be presented to legal counsel.
Quantification of loss suffered due to a criminal act or delict being perpetrated.
Provide witness testimony.
Criminal Support
Providing input into the drafting of charge sheets for a criminal case. Briefing of state prosecutors before a criminal case commences. Compilation of evidence in support of sentencing procedures. Providing witness testimony with regards to investigations conducted.
Disciplinary Action
Investigating irregularities that could lead to a disciplinary hearing. Providing input into the drafting of charge sheet(s) for a disciplinary hearing. Compilation of evidence in support of a disciplinary hearing and CCMA hearings.