Assistant Manager - Forensics

Uniqus Consultech Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniqus Consultech Inc. in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is seeking Consultants and Senior Consultants to join our Governance, Risk & Compliance practice.

You will bring hands-on experience across internal audits, internal controls, statutory audits, forensic investigations, fraud risk reviews, forensic accounting, and eDiscovery/document review.

The role supports client delivery, employs AI tools for research and reporting, and requires travel within India and overseas.

Qualifications

• CA with 2–6 years of relevant forensic investigations experience.
• Experience in fraud risk management and eDiscovery.
• Hands-on exposure to Relativity or Intella.
• Knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools (SQL, Power BI, Excel).
• Willingness to travel within India and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Lead fact-finding reviews and forensic accounting.
• Support internal audits and control reviews across processes.
• Prepare client deliverables, reports and workpapers.
• Assist in proposals, client meetings and documentation.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

CFE

CIA

CISA

ACAMS

Tools

Relativity

Intella

SQL

Power BI

Advanced Excel

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About This Job

Uniqus Consultech Inc.

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Work Mode: On-site

Industry: Business Consulting and Services

Job Description

Role Overview

Looking for a Consultants and Senior Consultant to join our Governance, Risk & Compliance practice. The candidate should bring hands-on experience across internal audits, internal controls, statutory audits, forensic investigations, fraud risk reviews, forensic accounting, and eDiscovery / document review methodologies.

The role is open to candidates based in Chennai / Bangalore.

Key Responsibilities

Fact finding reviews

Support and execute process / financial fact-finding reviews examining transactions, records, and supporting documentation to identify irregularities and patterns.Conduct forensic accounting reviews and detailed transaction testing; analyze financial records, accounting entries, contracts, invoices, and supporting documentation to identify red flags, control failures, and misconduct indicators.Assist in preparing reports, client/ board presentations, and high-quality workpapers.

eDiscovery & Document Review

Conduct document and email review for investigations, litigation support, regulatory matters, and compliance reviews, including first- and second-level review.Identify relevant, responsive, and potentially privileged documents; execute review protocols and coding guidelines; prepare review summaries and issue chronologies.Use forensic technology platforms (e.g., Relativity, Intella) for keyword searches, communication analysis, email threading, and issue-based document review; participate in large-scale managed review projects involving multiple custodians and complex data sets.

Fraud Risk & Controls

Support fraud risk assessments and anti-fraud control reviews covering the end-to-end business process lifecycle.Identify process gaps and assist in developing practical remediation recommendations.

Client Delivery & Technology-Enabled Working

Work with engagement managers to deliver projects on time and within budget; participate in client meetings, interviews, and evidence review sessions.Prepare high-quality workpapers, analyses, and client deliverables; support proposal development and practice development initiatives when required.Use generative AI tools (such as Claude, ChatGPT, and similar large language models), applying sound prompt engineering, to accelerate research, document summarization.

Qualifications & Experience

Chartered Accountant (CA); additional certifications such as CFE, CIA, CISA, or ACAMS would be an advantage.Typically 2-6 years of relevant experience in forensic investigations, fraud risk management, forensic accounting, compliance reviews, or eDiscovery and document review (Big Four / consulting background preferred).Hands on exposure to eDiscovery or forensic technology platforms (e.g., Relativity, Intella) Working knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools such as SQL, Power BI, and Advanced Excel.Ability to understand business processes and operations, and formulate risk scenarios and patterns.

Skills & Competencies

Sharp analytical and investigative mindset, with strong attention to detail and professional skepticism.Excellent written and verbal communication; able to prepare clear, client-ready reports and distil findings for non-technical stakeholders.Practical, collaborative approach to solving complex problems across multiple client departments, while following commercial and legal requirements.Comfort adopting technology in work delivery, including data analytics, visualization, forensic technology, and AI tools, to drive efficiency, insight, and quality of outcomes.Ability to manage timelines and maintain accuracy across all phases of analysis and reporting, under pressure.Agile, curious, and adaptable, with sound judgement and the ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality on sensitive matters.Willingness to travel within India and overseas as engagement needs demand.