Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is seeking an experienced Group Lead: Forensics & Risk to join our Governance & Compliance team. This critical leadership role will be responsible for driving CCBA’s forensic investigation capability and enterprise risk management strategy. The successful candidate will report directly to the Group Head: Governance & Compliance.

CCBA is the largest Coca-Cola bottler on the African continent and the eighth largest globally by revenue. With over 18,000 employees serving more than 735,000 customers across Africa, CCBA is a dynamic, people-driven organisation. Our mission is to refresh Africa and create shared value while upholding the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and accountability. We invest in high-performing talent, foster continuous learning, and create inclusive environments where collaboration and integrity drive collective success.

This role leads a team dedicated to identifying, investigating, and mitigating risks through forensic audits and fraud prevention strategies. It requires building strong partnerships across internal departments, law enforcement, and regulatory authorities to ensure that CCBA remains protected against financial misconduct and emerging risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a comprehensive forensic audit and fraud prevention strategy aimed at reducing organizational risk and fraud exposure.

• Oversee complex forensic investigations into financial irregularities, ensuring efficient resolution, documentation, and reporting to senior leadership.

• Ensure full compliance with local and international legal and regulatory frameworks including FICA, POCA, and PCCAA.

• Maintain and update the enterprise risk register, identifying new and evolving risks while developing and executing mitigation strategies.

• Identify systemic fraud trends and control gaps to recommend and implement improvements in business processes and internal controls.

• Collaborate with law enforcement, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders to strengthen compliance and support investigation outcomes.

• Champion ethical business practices and corporate governance frameworks across all CCBA operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in forensic auditing, risk management, law, or a related discipline.

• Professional certifications in forensic investigation are strongly preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 15–18 years in forensic audit and investigations, with at least 12 years in a senior or lead investigator role in a multinational, FMCG, or high-risk corporate environment.

• Demonstrated expertise in identifying financial fraud, managing investigations, and implementing risk controls across complex and multi-jurisdictional operations.

• Deep understanding of fraud legislation, criminal procedures, evidence handling, and legal frameworks across the African region.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of criminal law, civil litigation, asset forfeiture, and the laws of evidence across African jurisdictions.

• Proven ability to lead and manage forensic audits, conduct interviews, collect and analyze evidence, and produce legally defensible reports.

• Strong risk assessment skills and the ability to design and implement enterprise-wide mitigation strategies.

• High proficiency in forensic technology, data analytics, and audit tools used to detect financial discrepancies or fraud.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, finance, operations, and law enforcement.

• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities, with a strategic mindset and a commitment to ethical conduct.

• Excellent communication skills for preparing reports, presenting findings, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to manage sensitive matters discreetly while ensuring business continuity and protecting corporate integrity.

Application Notes:

This position requires a strategic and detail-oriented leader with exceptional investigative acumen and a strong commitment to ethical conduct. The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by strengthening CCBA’s resilience against fraud and risk.

Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered. Management reserves the right to apply additional or alternative criteria during the shortlisting process.

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