Alexander Horn is a senior forensic investigator with over 25 years of experience in fraud investigation and forensic accounting. He has worked for both private firms and government agencies, conducting investigations into irregularities and fraud. His educational background includes various police and investigation-related certificates and degrees. He is proficient in Microsoft Office applications and forensic accounting software.
1. Curriculum Vitae Alexander Horn
December 2015
CURRICULUM VITAE
ALEXANDER HORN
Personal Information
Name: Alexander Horn
Contact Details: +27 76 832 0478
alex.horn01@outlook.com
alex@qforensic.co.za
Citizenship: South African
ID Number 680323 5080 083
Date of Birth: 23 March 1968
Status: Separated
Interest and Hobbies Gardening
Motorcycling
Cycling
Current Position: Senior Forensic Investigator
2. Curriculum Vitae Alexander Horn
December 2015
Education
Secondary Kroonstad High
Standard 10
Year 1987
Subjects Passed Afrikaans
English
Accountancy
Economics
History
Business Economics
Further Studies
Police Administration (UNISA)
SUBJECT YEAR
Police Administration
1989
Investigation of crime l, ll 1992 1995
Criminal Procedure and Law of Evidence l,ll
1991
Law of Evidence l,ll 1991 1995
Police Administration l,ll
1989
Police Management I , II
1994
Police Recourse Management I, II
1995
Fleet Management (Lyceum College)
SUBJECT YEAR
Maintenance Management 2008
Short Term Rental Management 2008
Vehicle Selection & Procurement 2008
Cost and Management Accounting 2008
Fleet Management concepts 2008
Motor Industry Market Analysis 2008
Sales Management 2008
Courses / Certificates
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COURSE / CERTIFICATE YEAR
Basic Fraud Course 1997
Interrogation Course 1997
Fraud Awareness Course 1996
Fraud and Forensics Course 1998
Junior Commander Course 1993
Tin Course 1993
Riot and Crowd Control Course 1988
Project Management Principles and Practices 2014
10 year Service Certificate 1997
Service Certificate SAPS 1999
Service Certificate Standard Bank 2009
Personal attributes and skills
Creative approach to problem solving Report writing and formatting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Conflict resolution and mediation skills (able
to work with difficult clients)
Team player
Excellent interpersonal communication and
listening skills
Analytic skills Good research and planning skills
Project Management Computer literate
Attention to technical and financial detail
Excellent time management , organizational
and problem solving skills
Good time management skills and ability to multi
task and work under pressure
Clearly conveying information and ideas
ensuring understanding.
Good negotiation skills Comprehend communication from others.
Qualities
o Confident, independent, Adopt to situations on hand, Highly driven tenacious and
motivated, Honest with integrity, Positive Attitude, Customer centric and
Professionally presentable and polished in appearance.
Computer Proficiency
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December 2015
Microsoft Word
Various Forecourt Computerized Fuel Systems
(Branch, Netpos etc)
Excel ITC Concepts
MS Outlook QuickBooks
Power Point CorelDraw 12
Publisher
HSS (Housing Subsidy Portal) system (Dept Of
Housing)
Internet Research Microsoft Projects
AJS Billing and summary System to client
3270 Systems (Standard Bank) BAS (Government payment system)
Current Employment
Firm Qhubeka Forensic Services Pty (Ltd)
Position in Company Senior Forensic Investigator
Period 2015 – Current
Job Description Forensics Investigator and Team leader
Salary Negotiable
Project and Case History:
• Bonita's Medical Aid Scheme
o Investigate and conclude with findings and recommendations on identified
irregularities on payments made to Medical Health Practitioners and Service Providers
in line with Legislation and Medical Scheme guidelines and policies.
• CBE (Council for the Build Environment)
o Investigate and conclude with findings and recommendations on identified
irregularities on the SCM Processes and payments to Service Providers in line with
Departmental Policies, Procedures and Legislation.
• DTI (Department of Trade and Industry)
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o Investigate and conclude with findings and recommendations on identified
irregularities on grant applications, payments to beneficiaries and internal procedures
not followed in line with Departmental Policies and Legislation.
• Transnet (TNPA – National Ports Authority)
o Investigate and conclude with findings and recommendations on identified
irregularities during the Security Upgrade Project Nationally in respect of installed
equipment and payment to the appointed Service Providers in line with Departmental
Policies, Procedures and Legislation.
.
• SAHRA (South African Heritage Resources Agency)
o Investigate and conclude with findings and recommendations on identified
irregularities on Services rendered to Heritage sites Nationally, payments towards the
appointed Service Providers and physical site verification and inspections.
• SASSA (South African Social Security Agency)
o Updating the Regional Fraud Case Register and investigate Fraudulent Social Grant
Claims and applications.
o Conclude with findings and recommendations on identified irregularities and payments
to the appointed Service Providers and beneficiaries in line with Departmental
Policies, Procedures and Legislation.
• National Treasury, KZN (Various Projects.)
o Investigate and conclude on various National Treasury Projects e.g. COGTA
(Corporate Government and Traditional Affairs) funded Projects, DOE (Department of
Education), DOH (Department of Health) to establish findings, conclusions and
recommendations on SCM Processes, Payments to Service Providers, Departmental,
and Government Policies, Procedures and Legislation, Appointments of Service
Providers, Time and attendance and Physical on site verification and inspections.
• CWSA (Child Welfare South Africa)
o Investigate and conclude with findings and recommendations on identified
irregularities on the SCM Processes and payments made to Service Providers and
Asset Claims in line with Departmental Policies, Procedures and Legislation.
• SIU (Special Investigating Unit, Housing Department, Nelspruit)
o DOH (Department of Housing) Projects and Social Grant’s applications and
payments.
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December 2015
Previous Employment History:
Firm UBAC Business Advisory & Consulting (PTY) LTD
Position in Company Senior Associate – Forensics
Period 2010 – October 2015
Job Description Forensics Investigator and Project Team leader
Salary Negotiable
Duties and Responsibilities:
o Investigate and report writing on all projects assigned for investigation and billing to
clients.
Firm Natro Freight Pty Ltd
Period June 2009 – April 2010
Job Description Fuel Fraud / Forensic Investigator
Salary R35,000.00 pm
Free Lance Fuel Fraud Investigations: (Company under liquidation in April 2010)
Duties and Responsibilities:
o Identified possible fuel related problems within the fleet, and perform a in-depth
investigation supported by a detailed report to include findings, conclusions and
recommendations into the identified irregularities with the aim on internal / criminal
charges to be instituted against the identified individuals with an option of recovery
methods and suggestion on losses suffered.
Firm Standard Bank of S.A
Period March 2001 – April 2009
Job Description Fraud / Forensic Investigator
Salary R31,000-00 - CTC
Duties and Responsibilities:
o Investigate fuel related fraud incidents within the Standard Bank Fleet Group,
performing a in-depth investigation supported by a detailed report to include findings,
conclusions and recommendations into the identified irregularities with the aim on
internal / criminal charges to be instituted against the identified individuals with an
option of recovery methods in line with the contractual agreements in place between
the relevant parties on losses suffered by the client and or Standard Bank.
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December 2015
Firm Stannic Head Office
Period 1999 – 2001 (Merged with Standard Bank of SA)
Job Description Fraud Control Clerk
o Identify fraudulent activities on Standard Bank Fleet cards and take appropriate
measurements to minimize further losses and to allocate positive fraudulent cases for
further action to an investigator.
Firm South African Police Service
Sector SAPD Commercial Branch
Period 1994 – 1998
Rank Inspector
Job description Fraud Investigator
Duties and responsibilities:
o Attend and investigate assigned fraud / corruption and commercial crime cases to the
fullest to ensure conviction.
Firm South African Police Service
Job description Farm Watch Coordinator (SAPD)
Period 1992 – 1994
Duties and responsibilities:
o Keep trend of criminal activities, attend to criminal activities committed, give constant
support and guidance to the farming community and implement proactive
measurements to ensure constant safety and Police visibility within the farming
community.
Firm South African Police Service
Job description Crime Prevention Commander (SAPD)
Period 1991 – 1992
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o Identify of criminal activities in area and implement proactive measurements and
constant Police visibility.
Firm South African Police Service
Job Description Section Commander (SAPD)
Period 1988 – 1991
o Placing of staff members on a daily shift basis to maximize Police visibility and
Protection in different areas in order to minimize crime activity and to implement
proactive measurements in combatting crime.
REFERENCES
Ash Hemraj
Ubuntu Business Advisory Consulting (Pty) Ltd (UBAC)
Manager Forensics
012 661 2664
074 589 3649
Paul Bulwana
SIU – Special Investigating Unit Nelspruit
Project Manager
013 752 1740
083 279 7467
Willie Zwiegelaar
National Manager: Standard Bank Head Office (Fraud Department)
011 547 0095
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083 255 1586
Dagmar Pereira
Fraud Control Manager: Standard Bank Head Office (Fraud Department)
011 547 0102
083 307 8803
If send via email, Please confirm receiving email to: alex.horn01@gmail.com
10. Curriculum Vitae Alexander Horn
December 2015
083 255 1586
Dagmar Pereira
Fraud Control Manager: Standard Bank Head Office (Fraud Department)
011 547 0102
083 307 8803
If send via email, Please confirm receiving email to: alex.horn01@gmail.com