Job Description

- Assistant Manager (Forensic Investigations & Disputes Advisory)
Role Summary
The Assistant Manager will be responsible for supporting fraud investigations, forensic audits, and dispute advisory assignments. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex data. The candidate should possess a sound understanding of investigative techniques, regulatory frameworks, digital evidence handling, and litigation support, while working under the guidance of senior team members.
Key Responsibilities
1. Investigation & Advisory Execution
Assist in conducting forensic investigations involving financial statement fraud, employee misconduct, bribery & corruption, and asset misappropriation.

• Support forensic audits, fraud data analytics, background checks, vendor due diligence, and financial profiling engagements.

• Identify potential red flags and fraud indicators from transactional data, documents, emails, and interviews.

• Contribute to dispute resolution assignments, including damage quantification, claim analysis, and preparation of supporting materials.

2. Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support day-to-day client communication and provide timely responses under the supervision of senior team members.

• Participate in client meetings, scoping discussions, and presentations as part of the engagement team.

• Maintain confidentiality and professional objectivity in all client interactions.

3. Team & Project Support

• Guide and review the work of analysts and associates on specific tasks.

• Assist in ensuring adherence to engagement timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as legal, digital forensics, and compliance.

4. Technical & Documentation Skills

• Draft sections of investigation reports, analyses, and recommendations with accuracy and clarity.

• Prepare supporting exhibits, workpapers, and client deliverables.

• Maintain proper documentation of procedures performed in line with firm policies and best practices.

5. Regulatory & Risk Awareness

• Stay informed about relevant laws, regulations (e.g., Companies Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, PMLA), and industry practices.

• Apply regulatory knowledge in day-to-day assignments to ensure compliance and rigor in the investigation process.

Requirements
Qualifications & Skills
Education

• CA or equivalent professional qualification

• Certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) are an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience in forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments, or dispute advisory

• Experience in a Big 4, consulting firm, or specialized forensic services firm is preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and forensic accounting abilities

• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and exposure to data analytics tools (e.g., IDEA, ACL, SQL, Power BI)

• Familiarity with e-discovery tools and forensic technologies (Intella, Relativity, EnCase, etc.) is an advantage

Soft Skills

• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage tasks independently

• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and discretion

Benefits
As per industry

Skills Required