Manager - Forensic Investigation - CA Firm

Job Opening is with one of the Reputed CA Firm in Mumbai.

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 identify assets for recovery

- Conducts forensic analysis of financial data

- Prepares forensic accounting reports from financial findings

- Prepares analytical data for litigation and testifies as needed

- Leading or supporting fraud and misconduct investigations of varying size and complexity, including conducting suspect and witness interviews

- Leading or supporting fraud and anti-bribery and corruption risk management engagements, including assisting with delivery of workshops

- Providing advice to clients regarding compliance with legislation affecting government entities

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

Desired Profile

a. 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

- Thorough understanding of effective corporate ethics, compliance, and transparency programs, and public/private sector counter-fraud measures and internal control methodologies, terminology and design effectiveness

- Prior experience in 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);

- 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 continuous long periods of time

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

b. Qualification/Certification :

- Chartered Accountants is mandatory.

- Post qualification experience of 6 - 10 years

- Prior experience in Big 4 is preferred

- Should have relevant prior experience in Statutory Audit / Internal Audit

- Prior Forensic experience or a professional qualification in fraud examination (Certified Fraud

Examiner) would be an added advantage

c. Skill-Set:

- Ability to manage 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 according to strict deadlines

- Extensive knowledge presenting facts, findings and observations to interested parties, including internal and external auditors

- Extensive experience in creating formal reports for communicating to clients and/or Regulatory bodies and clearly and articulately present findings to client management and other interested parties

- Thorough experience identifying and addressing client needs: developing and sustaining deep client relationships using networking, negotiation and persuasion skills to identify and sell potential new service opportunities; preparing and presenting complex written and verbal materials; and defining resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collection

- Demonstrated experience as a team leader: creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues

- Experience in corporate investigations is a plus