Forensic Leader - CA/CFA/CFE/CPA

Key Responsibilities:

1. Practice Leadership & Strategic Growth:

- Lead the Forensic & Investigation Services (FIS) practice, driving P&L ownership, revenue growth, and market expansion.

- Develop a strategic roadmap to position Moore Singhi as a preferred advisor in fraud risk management and forensic investigations.

- Represent the firm in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and professional networks to build brand visibility.

2. Client Engagement & Business Development:

- Originate and manage large-scale forensic assignments across sectors such as banking, manufacturing, real estate, and government.

- Build and maintain CXO and board-level relationships with corporates, financial institutions, and legal counsel.

- Cross-sell risk advisory, tax investigation, and compliance services in collaboration with other service lines

3. Forensic Investigations & Litigation Support:

- Lead high-stakes fraud investigations, asset misappropriation, bribery, and corruption cases.

- Conduct digital forensics, fund-tracing, and data analytics using advanced forensic tools.

- Provide expert witness testimony in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings.

4. Risk Advisory & Preventive Frameworks:

- Advise clients on fraud risk assessment, anti-bribery& corruption (ABAC) programs, and whistleblower frameworks.

- Support clients in designing enterprise-wide fraud risk management and internal control systems.

- Assist in M&A forensic due diligence and background checks for financial integrity.

5. Knowledge Leadership & Training:

- Publish whitepapers, case studies, and thought leadership pieces on fraud trends and regulatory changes.

- Conduct workshops and training programs for clients and internal teams on fraud prevention and forensic accounting.

6. Team Development & Collaboration:

- Mentor and build a specialized team of forensic auditors, data analysts, and investigators.

- Collaborate closely with Tax, Audit, and Risk Advisory teams to deliver integrated client solutions.

Key Requirements & Qualifications:

Educational Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or equivalent; CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or CFA (Certified Forensic Accountant) preferred.

Professional Experience:

- 12-18 years of forensic audit and investigation experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership / Partner / Director role in a Big4 or reputed consulting firm.

- Strong expertise in financial investigations, corporate fraud, and dispute resolution.

- Demonstrated business development and practice-building experience.

Core Competencies:

- Strong analytical, investigative, and litigation support skills.

- Exceptional networking, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.

- Ability to handle sensitive, high-profile investigations with discretion.

- Strong leadership and team mentoring capabilities.