Forensic Audit Executive - CA

• Job Title: Executive
• Department: Risk Assurance and Advisory
• Location: Mumbai
• Reporting To: Manager / Senior Manager - Forensic Investigation
• Experience Level: 2 - 3 Years
• Qualification - Qualified CA/ LLB

Role Overview

The Executive will support forensic audits, fraud investigations and fraud risk management assignments. This role involves assisting in evidence gathering, data analysis, internal control review, and preparation of investigation reports while ensuring adherence to professional and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Investigation & Forensic Audit Support

• Assist in conducting forensic audits and fraud investigations across various industries.
• Support fact-finding exercises including review of financial records, transaction testing, and control assessments.
• Perform analysis of accounting records, bank statements, vendor payments, and procurement transactions.
• Identify red flags, suspicious transactions, and potential control gaps.
• Analysis of financial and transactional data.

Data Analysis & Documentation

• Assist in email/electronically stored records review, data analysis or other related efforts
• Analyze large volumes of financial and operational data using data analytics tools.
• Prepare working papers, investigation summaries, and evidence documentation.
• Maintain proper chain of custody and evidence handling protocols.
• Assist in drafting forensic investigation reports and presentations.

Compliance & Risk Assessment

• Support internal control reviews and fraud risk assessments.
• Assist clients in evaluating compliance with regulatory and corporate governance frameworks.
• Identify weaknesses in internal control systems and recommend improvements.

Client & Stakeholder Interaction

• Coordinate with client teams to obtain information and documentation.
• Participate in client interviews and discussions under supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct during assignments.

Desired candidate profile:

• Working experience in related field
• CFE degree will be an added advantage
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interact with clients and senior management
• Good organizational skills needed to manage a high volume of assigned cases
• Hands on experience in working with prominent ERP applications like SAP, Oracle etc.
• Good in report drafting
• Open to travel about for locations other than Mumbai