Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Cybersecurity, Privacy and Forensics will provide you the opportunity to solve our clients most critical business and data protection related challenges. You will be part of a growing team driving strategic programs, data analytics, innovation, deals, cyber resilency, response, and technical implementation activities. You will have access to not only the top Cybersecurity, Privacy and Forensics professionals at PwC, but at our clients and industry analysts across the globe.

Our Investigations team focuses on helping our clients to detect and investigate fraudulent activities or irregularities within their organisation. As part of our team, you will perform fraud investigations, forensic accounting engagements, litigation support, crisis response, insurance claims support, and address anti-kickback and anti-bribery matters for a diverse group of both public and private multinational clients, not-for profits and state and local governments. You will work closely with the office of general counsel, chief compliance officers, boards and outside counsel. Our team not only helps clients respond to instances of fraud or irregularity, but also works with them to emerge stronger as an entity.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities and coach to help deliver results.Develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems.Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from from current trends in business area.Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.Share relevant thought leadership.Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing others.Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality, diverse relationships.Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Years of experience - 3-8 years of experience

Overview -

A career in our Cybersecurity, Privacy, & Forensics will provide you the opportunity to solve our clients most critical business and data protection related challenges. You will be part of a growing team driving strategic programs, data analytics, innovation, deals, cyber resilience, response, and technical implementation activities. You will have access to not only the top Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Forensics professionals at PwC, but at our clients and industry analysts across the globe. Our Investigations team focuses on helping our clients to detect and investigate fraudulent activities or irregularities within their organisation. As part of our team, you will perform fraud investigations, forensic accounting engagements, litigation support, crisis response, insurance claims support, and address anti-kickback and anti-bribery matters for a diverse group of both public and private multinational clients. Our team not only helps clients respond to instances of fraud or irregularity, but also works with them to emerge stronger as an entity.

Roles and responsibilities -

Combining accounting knowledge with investigative skill sets in various investigative and litigation support engagementsConducting forensic analysis of financial dataPreparing forensic accounting reports from financial findingsPreparing analytical data for litigationLeading or supporting fraud and misconduct investigations of varying size and complexityLeading or supporting fraud and anti-bribery and corruption risk management engagementsAnalysing financial and other business records and preparation of reports

Expected profile -

CAs (CPA equivalent)/ MBAs from an accredited college or university3-8 years of experienceA prior experience in professional consultancy firm is preferredPrior forensic experience, and a professional qualification in fraud examination (Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified in Financial Forensics) is preferredInterest in all aspects of forensics with a background in accounting, corporate finance, corporate security/ investigations and/or internal/ external audit functionsA thorough understanding of effective corporate ethics, compliance, transparency programmes, public/ private sector counter-fraud measures, internal control methodologies, terminology and design effectiveness

Required Skill Set -

Ability to effectively manage multiple, concurrent projects and meet deadlines while working both independently and in a team environmentAbility to work effectively under strict deadlines and utilise project management skills to manage tasksThorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Ability to test financial transactions and supporting documentation to identify potential bribery risksResearching and analyzing technical matters, while utilizing problem-solving skills - this includes the analysis of large and complex data sets, demonstrating an aptitude for conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, using the standard suite of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to execute related deliverables;Utilizing effective written and verbal business communication skills when interacting with team members and/or clients in a professional setting.Extensive knowledge on presenting facts, findings and observations to interested parties, including internal and external auditorsExtensive experience in creating clear and concise reports, including graphics and data visualization for clients and/or regulatory bodies, and clearly presenting findings to interested partiesProficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, or Arabic is preferred

Education Qualification -

Bachelors of commerce degree in Accounting or Finance, preferably with a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificationMasters in accounting or equivalent is good to have

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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