Deputy Manager - FIDS

Role Summary:

The Deputy Manager will be responsible for leading and supporting fraud investigations, forensic audits, and dispute advisory assignments. The role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, experience in handling complex data, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements. The candidate should have a firm grasp of investigative techniques, regulatory frameworks, digital evidence handling, and litigation support.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Investigation & Advisory Execution

• Conduct and lead forensic investigations involving financial statement fraud, employee misconduct, bribery & corruption, and asset misappropriation.
  
• Execute forensic audits, fraud data analytics, background checks, vendor due diligence, and financial profiling engagements.
  
• Identify red flags and fraud indicators from transactional data, emails, documents, and interviews.
  
• Assist clients in dispute resolution, including quantification of damages, analysis of contractual claims, and expert witness support.
  

2. Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage day-to-day client communication and ensure timely delivery of reports and findings.
  
• Participate in client meetings, scoping discussions, and presentations of findings.
  
• Maintain confidentiality and objectivity while communicating investigation outcomes.
  

3. Team & Project Management

• Supervise junior team members, allocate work, review outputs, and provide training/mentorship.
  
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards for engagements.
  
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including legal, digital forensics, and compliance specialists.
  

4. Technical & Documentation Skills

• Draft detailed reports with clear findings, analyses, and recommendations.
  
• Prepare investigation summaries, supporting exhibits, and client-facing deliverables.
  
• Maintain proper documentation of work performed in accordance with best practices and firm policies.
  

5. Regulatory & Risk Awareness

• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations (e.g., Companies Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, PMLA), and forensic trends.
  
• Apply industry knowledge to ensure compliance and legal robustness of the investigation process.
  

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

• CA or equivalent professional qualification
  
• Certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) are an added advantage
  

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments, or disputes advisory
  
• Experience in a Big 4, consulting firm, or specialized forensic services firm is preferred
  

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical and forensic accounting skills
  
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics tools (e.g., IDEA, ACL, SQL, Power BI)
  
• Familiarity with e-discovery tools and forensic technologies (Intella, Relativity, EnCase, etc.) is a plus
  

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills
  
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
  
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
  

Requirements