Assistant Manager - Forensics

Role Overview

Fact-Finding Reviews

• Support and execute process and financial fact-finding reviews of transactions, records, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct forensic accounting reviews and detailed transaction testing to identify red flags, control failures, and misconduct indicators.
• Assist in preparing reports, client and board presentations, and high-quality workpapers.

eDiscovery and Document Review

• Conduct first- and second-level document and email reviews for investigations, litigation support, regulatory matters, and compliance reviews.
• Identify relevant, responsive, and potentially privileged documents; follow review protocols and coding guidelines.
• Use Relativity, Intella, or similar platforms for searches, communication analysis, email threading, and issue-based review.

Fraud Risk and Controls

• Support fraud risk assessments and anti-fraud control reviews across the end-to-end business process lifecycle.
• Identify process gaps and assist in developing practical remediation recommendations.

Client Delivery and Technology

• Work with engagement managers to deliver projects on time and within budget and participate in client meetings and evidence review sessions.
• Prepare analyses, workpapers, and client deliverables and support proposal or practice development when required.
• Use generative AI tools and sound prompt engineering to accelerate research and document summarization.

Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered Accountant qualification is required.
• Typically two to six years of relevant experience in forensic investigations, fraud risk management, forensic accounting, compliance reviews, or eDiscovery.
• Hands-on exposure to Relativity, Intella, or similar forensic technology platforms is required.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Advanced Excel, and data analytics or visualization is required.
• CFE, CIA, CISA, or ACAMS certifications and Big Four or consulting experience are advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and investigative mindset, attention to detail, and professional skepticism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to prepare clear reports for non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative and adaptable approach with sound judgment, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage timelines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Willingness to travel within India and overseas as engagement needs require.