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.

Requirements

• 3–4 years of relevant experience in accounting, external or internal audit, financial controls, finance, risk consulting or a related field.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience reviewing financial transactions and supporting documentation.
• Understanding of business processes such as procure-to-pay, vendor onboarding, invoicing, payments, expense management and general ledger accounting.
• Ability to perform transactional testing and identify exceptions, unusual transactions and potential control weaknesses.
• Ability to understand end-to-end business processes and identify associated financial and operational risks.
• Familiarity with eDiscovery or investigations methodologies
• Experience working with at least one eDiscovery platform (for example Relativity, Nuix Discover, Reveal)
• Familiarity with eDiscovery or investigations methodologies, Experience working with at least one eDiscovery platform (for example Relativity, Nuix Discover, Reveal)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with large volumes of financial and transactional information, primarily using Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial or technical matters clearly to non-financial audiences.

Essential

• Fluency in Spanish, both written and oral, advanced business English
• Ability to present ideas persuasively to a business audience
• Ability to work efficiently under tight and often multiple deadlines
• High level of professionalism, dedication and discretion
• High ethical standards, inherent integrity and instinctive appreciation of ethical behaviour
• Drive, enthusiasm and commitment
• Inquisitiveness, creative problem-solving and attention to detail
• Self-starting, allied with pragmatism and common sense
• Logical thinking with an analytical and organized mindset
• Pro-active, able to “think outside the box”
• Ability to interact successfully across and with various cultures
• Availability for travel internationally
• Awareness of other Forensic Technology competencies such as digital forensics, forensic data analytics and cyber
• Relativity certifications