Grant Thornton - Assistant Manager - Forensic Practice

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Forensic Accountants combine their accounting knowledge with investigative skill sets in various investigative and litigation support engagements

- Performs forensic research to trace funds and assist in identifying the assets for recovery

- Conducts forensic analysis of financial data

- Carry out investigative methodologies to identify issues and gather relevant evidence

- Assists and prepares and forensic accounting reports from financial findings

- Analyzing financial and other business records and the preparation of reports

- Prepares analytical data for litigation

- Liaise with clients and build on existing client relationships

- Supporting fraud and misconduct investigations of varying size and complexity, including assisting in conducting suspect and witness interviews

- Supporting fraud and anti-bribery and corruption risk management engagements, including assisting with the delivery of workshops

Desired Profile:

Individual:

- Possess strong domain knowledge, understanding of forensic processes and possible risks in operations.

- Background in accounting, corporate finance, corporate security/investigations or internal/external audit functions preferable.

- Prior experience in the banking sector is a plus

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Possess strong data analytics skills and knowledge of advanced data analytical tools will be an advantage

- Strong written and verbal communication skills (presentation skills)

- Advanced understanding of IT systems, Knowledge of MS Office (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc); and

- Have the ability to work under pressure - stringent deadlines and tough client conditions which may demand extended working hours. Ability to work well in teams

- Willingness to travel within India or abroad for long continuous periods of time

- Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethic and lead by example

Qualification/Certification:

- Chartered Accountant/MBA/CFE

- Post qualification experience of 2-3 years

- Prior experience in Statutory Audit / Internal Audit is an added advantage.

- Prior Forensic experience or a professional qualification in fraud examination (Certified Fraud Examiner) would be an added advantage

Skill-Set

- Ability to assist effectively multiple, concurrent projects and meet deadlines while working both independently and in a team environment;

- Ability to work effectively and utilize project management skills to manage tasks;

- Experience in creating formal reports for communicating with clients and assist in articulately findings to client management and other interested parties;

- Experience in corporate investigations is a plus.