Deals Forensics Senior Associate

As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem-solvers with extensive advisory and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Team Leadership and Mentorship

· Lead and supervise junior team members, providing guidance, training, and support.

· Review and approve the work of junior associates to ensure accuracy and completeness.

· Foster a collaborative and engaging team environment.

· Be flexible to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.

· Proactively assist the team in various aspects of the project.

· Prepare deliverables.

· Contribute to the development of your own and the team’s technical acumen.

· Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues.

· Ensure you are adhering to compliance matters.

· Work on developing internal relationships and your PwC brand.

Key Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer and Information Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field.

· Relevant certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Forensic Accountant (CrFA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) are highly desirable.

· Whilst not strictly necessary, any of the following would be desirable:

- Minimum 3-4 years of work experience

- Experience in forensic advisory, and in audits/internal audits or a related field will be a plus.

- Conducted investigations and have working experience of relevant concepts (evidence preservation and collection, data privacy, legal privilege, investigative interviewing techniques, business intelligence)

- Fraud investigations, forensic accounting, law enforcement work or data analytics.

- Experience in conducting investigations, analysing financial data, and preparing reports.

· A BSc and/or MSc in Accounting or Computer Science would be advantageous.

· A proven track record of providing exceptional service and establishing and maintaining strong relationships at a senior level.

Knowledge Preferred

· Background in accounting, and/or internal/external audit functions.

· Understanding of corporate ethics and governance, compliance, and transparency programmes, and public and private sector counter-fraud measures.

· Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably with some manufacturing exposure.

· Analytical skills and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, and data visualisation software.

· Experience of key business processes (i.e. order to cash and procure to pay) and the related controls.

· Knowledge of statistical methods would be advantageous.

Skills preferred

· Strong organisational skills and ability to manage effectively multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines while working both independently and in a team environment.

· High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

· Knowledge of presenting facts, findings, and observations to interested parties, including internal and external auditors. Creative problem-solving abilities.

· Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately. Absolute personal integrity.

· Experience in corporate investigations is a plus.

· Communicate with clients to understand their needs and provide regular updates on the progress of investigations.

· Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships to ensure ongoing trust and collaboration.

· Ability to mobilise to client’s premises/travel. Many forensic engagements may occur with little advance notice and are of indeterminate duration, requiring significant flexibility on behalf of our consultants.