Associate Consultant - Forensic Investigations

The Associate Consultant will work as part of the Compliance, Forensics & Intelligence team, supporting corporate investigations, forensic accounting reviews, compliance engagements and other risk consulting assignments for regional and multinational clients.

The role will have a particular focus on the analysis of financial and accounting information, transactional testing, review of business processes and internal controls, and identification of unusual transactions or potential misconduct.

Working under the supervision of more senior consultants, the Associate Consultant will support investigations involving fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, procurement irregularities, asset misappropriation and other forms of corporate misconduct. The role will also provide exposure to interviews, document review, investigative analysis and report preparation.

Role tasks and responsibilities

• Perform financial and transactional analysis in support of corporate investigations and forensic reviews.

• Conduct transactional testing and review supporting documentation such as invoices, purchase orders, contracts, payment records and accounting entries.

• Analyse accounting records and general ledger activity to identify unusual transactions, patterns or exceptions.

• Review end-to-end business processes, including procurement, vendor onboarding, invoicing and payments, and identify potential control weaknesses.

• Support forensic accounting and financial review workstreams.

• Assist with document and electronic communication reviews.

• Support the preparation of interview materials and participate in investigative interviews as appropriate.

• Prepare clear and well-supported workpapers documenting procedures performed, evidence reviewed and conclusions reached.

• Contribute to investigation reports and client presentations.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Compliance, Forensics & Intelligence and other Control Risks teams.