Forensics - Associate

1 - 3 Years

1 Opening

Bengaluru

**Role description**:

- Demonstrates deep understanding of the financial statements and areas of financial misstatements.
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic elements of forensic concepts, including investigations, fraud risk assessment and data analytics.
- Analyze data, financial records, and transaction histories, and documents to detect patterns, anomalies, and (potential) fraudulent activities.
- Prepare reports detailing investigation findings, including analysis, evidence, and conclusions. Present findings in a clear and concise manner for internal stakeholders, clients, paralegals and attorneys.
- Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders while ensuring completeness of work in an efficient way.
- Possess knowledge of accounting, financial records, Conflict of interest, ABAC, misappropriation of assets, and misrepresentation of financial statements amongst others.
- Assisting in matters involving fraud, waste, and abuse, including allegations of bribery, collusion, conflicts of interest, organized crime, and other scenarios posing legal or regulatory exposure to our clients
- Communicate findings clearly and concisely to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintaining active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and become a trusted business partner.

**Skills**:

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and draw insights from complex data sets.
- Familiarity with fraud prevention principles, regulatory bodies, global/local fraud prevention laws and a forensic approach.
- Ability to plan, manage, and complete projects related to process improvements, vendor audits, risk and control assessments, investigations, litigation support, and project monitoring.
- Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail; should be proficient in MS Excel and in other Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects as directed by the managers/ team leads.
- Create a positive learning culture, coach, counsel, and develop junior team members.
- Budgets and Timelines: Ensure established turnaround times and the allotted budget are met.
- Should have strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

**About Grant Thornton INDUS**:
‘Grant Thornton INDUS’ comprises GT U.S. Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd and Grant Thornton U.S. Knowledge and Capability Center India Pvt Ltd. Grant Thornton INDUS is the shared services center supporting the operations of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. Established in 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS employs professionals across a wide range of disciplines including Tax, Audit, Advisory, and other operational functions. What sets us apart isn’t just what we do - it’s how we do it. We support and enable the firm’s purpose of making business more personal and building trust into every result. We’re collaborators - obsessed with quality and ready for anything - who understand the value of strong relationships. Our professionals are well integrated to seamlessly support the U.S. engagement teams, help increase Grant Thornton’s access to a wide talent pool, and improve operational efficiencies. Empowered people, bold leadership, and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at Grant Thornton INDUS. We are a transparent, competitive, and excellence-driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. In addition, professionals at Grant Thornton INDUS serve communities in India through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in. Grant Thornton INDUS has its offices in two locations in India - Bengaluru and Kolkata