Senior Associate Digital Forensics

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in forensic services focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Individuals in this field play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices.

In fraud, investigations and regulatory enforcement at PwC, you will focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and confirming compliance with regulatory requirements. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Role description

The Senior Associate supports the delivery of forensic engagements, helping clients identify, investigate, and address fraud, corruption, and integrity risks. The role combines analytical rigour with data-driven and technology-enabled approaches, supporting both reactive investigations and proactive, forward-looking forensic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of fraud investigations, fraud risk assessments, and prevention initiatives
• Conduct investigations into fraud, corruption, and irregularities, including evidence gathering and analysis
• Perform proactive forensic analytics, identifying anomalies, trends, and emerging risks using advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools
• Collect, analyse, and interpret financial and non-financial data, leveraging forensic technology platforms, data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI), and automation techniques
• Contribute to the application of data-driven and technology-enabled investigation approaches, enhancing efficiency and insight generation
• Support innovation in forensic methodologies, incorporating emerging technologies and digital solutions into engagements
• Assist in developing clear, defensible forensic reports and presentations
• Contribute to control enhancements and practical remediation actions
• Conduct integrity due diligence and open-source intelligence reviews
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, presenting findings and insights clearly and confidently
• Contribute to business development and go-to-market initiatives, including proposal development, client presentations, and identification of new engagement opportunities
• Support and lead small workstreams or junior team members, providing guidance, review, and coaching

Operational & Administrative Responsibilities

• Perform document collection, organisation, indexing, scanning, and filing of evidence and working papers
• Maintain structured and auditable document management processes
• Support project administration activities, ensuring completeness and quality of records
• Handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality and professionalism
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours, where required

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant degree (e.g. BCom, Accounting, Law or related discipline)
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), CFE, FP(SA) or other forensic-related qualification is advantageous

Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in forensics or investigations, preferably with public sector exposure
• Demonstrated experience in fraud investigations and/or proactive forensic work
• Understanding of governance and internal control environments
• Experience in leading small teams or workstreams

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and data interrogation capability, including exposure to data analytics, visualisation, and AI-assisted techniques
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (advanced Excel and Word) and experience with Power BI or similar visualisation tools
• A future-focused mindset, with the ability to leverage technology to enhance forensic outcomes
• Leadership capability, including experience guiding or supervising small teams and junior staff
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly, both in writing and through impactful, data-driven visual presentations
• Professional curiosity and adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital and regulatory environment
• A proactive forensic mindset, able to anticipate and identify risks early
• Confidence and experience in presenting to clients and stakeholders
• Ability to handle sensitive and high-pressure situations
• Strong organisational skills, including attention to detail in administrative and documentation tasks
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within deadlines
• Professional integrity, curiosity, and sound judgment

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

August 17, 2026