Japie Storm

Background

About Japie Storm

I completed my B.Com Forensic Accounting honours degree at the North-West University, South Africa, in 2013 and I'm currently a Senior Manager in the Corporate Investigations practice of Bowmans. Prior to joining Bowmans, I was employed in EY's Forensic & Integrity Services practice based in Johannesburg. I am a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Certified Commercial Forensic Practitioner of South Africa (FP(SA)) I have in excess of 10 years' experience in the forensic accounting field, with specific experience gained in fraud investigations, ponzi-scheme investigation, corporate and Anti-Bribery & Corruption compliance reviews, due diligence reviews and anti-money laundering and sanction contravention detection investigations. My skills and experience includes the following: 1. Fraud investigations, including interviewing of relevant individuals, capturing and analysis of documentation, navigating excel spreadsheets, ensuring chain of custody and related risk management procedures, preparing forensic reports, collating of evidence, search and seizures, and preparing charge sheets and evidence bundles; 2. Conducting flow of funds analysis, reconciliation of payment information and supporting documentation; 3. Email and evidence interrogations using E-discovery platforms; 4. Anti-Money Laundering and sanction contravention detection investigations; 5. Extensive experience in conducting pre-and post acquisition Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption due diligence reviews in terms of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act and Prevention and Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act, including integrity screenings of entities and individuals; 6. I have assisted clients in preparation of reviews conducted by corporate monitors appointed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and US Department of Justice; and 7. Manage investigations from conception to delivery, including supervising and guiding team members, engagement economics, risk management, preparing progress reports and progress trackers, providing feedback to clients and presentation of findings; and 8. Testifying on investigation findings during disciplinary and CCMA matters. Selected industries I have experience in: Mining & Metals Energy & Natural resources Diversified products & Manufacturing Life Sciences Financial Services Public Sector International experience: Africa (Botswana, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe), UAE and Israel