Assistant Manager - Forensic Investigation (Gurgaon)

Role Overview

The Assistant Manager Forensic Audit & Investigation will be responsible for leading and executing forensic engagements, fraud investigations, and dispute-related assignments. The role requires strong analytical skills, sound accounting knowledge, and client-facing experience, with the ability to independently manage assignments and stakeholder interactions.

Key Responsibilities

Forensic Audits & Investigations

• Lead and execute forensic audits, fraud investigations, and misconduct reviews across sectors
• Identify red flags, analyze complex financial data, and assess potential fraud schemes
• Perform transaction testing, data analytics, and evidence gathering
• Prepare investigation reports, executive summaries, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients during engagements
• Conduct client meetings, interviews, and presentations of findings
• Coordinate with legal counsel, senior management, regulators, and other stakeholders
• Support business development activities including proposals and client pitches

Team & Engagement Management

• Supervise, mentor, and review work performed by senior associates and associates
• Manage engagement timelines, deliverables, and quality standards
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, internal methodologies, and regulatory requirements

Advisory & Compliance Support

• Assist in matters related to regulatory inquiries, whistleblower investigations, and compliance reviews
• Support dispute advisory assignments including quantification of losses and expert support
• Contribute to development of forensic methodologies and knowledge sharing initiatives

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of forensic accounting, fraud risk management, and investigation techniques
• Excellent financial analysis, accounting, and auditing skills
• Proven

  client-facing experience

  with the ability to manage senior stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• High ethical standards and professional scepticism

Qualification & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory

• 3.5+ years of relevant experience

  in forensic audit, fraud investigation, or related advisory roles
• Prior experience in consulting firms / Big4 / forensic advisory practices preferred
• Mandatory experience in handling client-facing roles