Associate | Forensic

Metalegal Advocates; New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Metalegal Advocates is seeking analytically driven Chartered Accountants to join its Forensic & Investigations practice in New Delhi. Freshers or professionals with up to three years of experience will gain exposure to forensic reviews, financial investigations, regulatory proceedings, dispute support, and white-collar litigation matters.

The role offers structured mentorship from senior professionals handling financial, regulatory, and enforcement-related matters, with learning across

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualified.
• 0-3 years experience. Freshers with strong academic background may also apply.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze financial records, bank statements, ledger data, and transaction trails.
• Support forensic review and investigation assignments through structured analysis and documentation.
• Prepare working papers, analytical summaries, transaction flow notes, and investigation-related documentation.
• Identify and organize relevant documentary evidence for litigation, regulatory, and dispute matters.
• Assist with due diligence, compliance review, and financial verification assignments.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams for information gathering and data collation.
• Research applicable financial, regulatory, and legal frameworks relevant to investigation work.
• Assist in preparing factual summaries and case-related analytical materials.

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

About Us

Metalegal Advocates is a litigation and advisory law firm with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The firm provides comprehensive services across economic laws, financial crimes, tax disputes (income tax, GST, black money, VAT, and other taxes), securities laws, FEMA, commercial laws, and related business and mercantile laws. Its clientele includes both businesses and individuals across a wide range of industry verticals.

About the Role

We are seeking analytically driven Chartered Accountants to join the Firm’s Forensic & Investigations practice. This role is designed for freshly qualified Chartered Accountants as well as professionals with up to three (3) years of relevant experience looking to gain structured exposure to forensic reviews, financial investigations, regulatory proceedings, dispute support, and white-collar litigation matters.

The role offers significant learning opportunities across complex investigation and compliance engagements, with close mentorship from senior professionals handling financial, regulatory, and enforcement-related matters.

Role Overview

• Exposure to forensic reviews, financial analysis, regulatory proceedings, and dispute support assignments
• Opportunity to work on matters involving financial irregularities, compliance reviews, and investigation‑related documentation
• Structured mentorship and training under senior forensic, regulatory, and dispute professionals
• Exposure to analytical review, evidence compilation, transaction tracing, and documentation management in complex investigation matters
• Opportunity to develop core capabilities in forensic analysis, regulatory response support, and investigative reporting

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the review and analysis of financial records, bank statements, ledger data, and transaction trails
• Support forensic review and investigation assignments through structured analysis and documentation
• Prepare working papers, analytical summaries, transaction flow notes, and investigation‑related documentation
• Assist in the identification and organization of relevant documentary evidence for litigation, regulatory, and dispute‑related matters
• Support due diligence, compliance review, and financial verification assignments
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams for information gathering, document collection, and data collation
• Conduct research on applicable financial, regulatory, and legal frameworks relevant to investigation assignments
• Assist in the preparation of factual summaries, regulatory response inputs, and case‑related analytical materials, as may be required for the assignment.
• Support senior professionals in the review of complex financial transactions, fund flow analysis, and supporting records
• Maintain confidentiality, documentation discipline, and accuracy across investigation and review assignments

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualified
• 0-3 years experience. Freshers with strong academic background may also apply.

Preferred Background

• Strong academic record and analytical aptitude
• Demonstrated interest in forensic investigations, white‑collar matters, regulatory proceedings, or financial compliance work
• Basic understanding of financial statements, transaction flows, and financial documentation preferred
• Prior exposure through articleship, internships, employment, or assignments in forensic, audit, compliance, risk advisory, or litigation support would be an added advantage.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving capabilities
• High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline
• Structured and process‑oriented working approach
• Professional maturity and ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Ability to work in deadline‑driven and high‑responsibility investigation environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.