Assistant Manager- Forensic Audit

Job Purpose:

 

The incumbent will be a part of  Forensic audit and investigations team assisting clients in conducting fraud investigations pertaining to suspected financial misrepresentation, accounting frauds, tax evasions, bribery & corruption, suspected violation of ethics and regulatory investigations.

 

Role Responsibilities:

·       Carrying out audit and assurance engagements.

·       Ensuring quality, timelines, budgets, and other assignment mandates are adhered to.

·       Conducting fieldwork for audit assignments, checking compliance with accounting standards and company law provisions, and verifying transactions.

·       Conducting research on various accounting and auditing issues to stay up-to-date with the latest developments.

·       Assisting in analyzing financial data, identifying patterns or anomalies, and performing data mining exercises to detect potential fraud indicators

·       Providing support in conducting forensic audits, including data analysis, document examination, and evidence gathering to uncover potential financial irregularities or fraud

·       Managing client relationships.

·       Preparations of audit reports.

Desired Skills:

·       Forensic audit and investigations include detailed investigations to identify instances of fraud, patterns, anomalies, and potential red flags, analyzing financial statements, transactions, and accounting records and collecting and analyzing evidence to support investigation findings

·       Identifying and preparing of fund flow patterns

·       Familiarity with forensic audit techniques such as data analysis and evidence gathering

·       Exceptional attention to detail to conduct thorough investigations, scrutinize documents, and identify discrepancies or inconsistencies.

·       Investigative techniques including the use of forensic accounting methods and other investigative techniques.

·       Analytical skills to analyse complex data and information to identify potential frauds.

·       Leadership and mentoring skills.

·       High ethical standards and maintaining strict confidentiality

·       Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations that governs financial reporting and auditing, as well as an awareness of common fraudulent schemes and red flags.

·       Take initiatives for department level activities.

Qualification:

1.     Qualified CA/CS/CMA/MBA with a minimum 1–3 year post qualification work experience

2.     Semi Qualified CA with a minimum 2–5 year post qualification work experience