Consultant - Forensics - National

EY; Kanchipuram; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Consultant-National-Forensics for the Chennai region. The role involves applying forensic techniques to assess risks, analyze data, and identify anomalies across diverse engagements.

The candidate will prepare client-ready reports and work with clients to obtain data and ensure timely, accurate deliverables. Ideal applicants will have a background in commerce, professional accounting credentials such as CA/CFE, and experience in cyber forensics, AML, sanctions, and data privacy.

Qualifications

• Evidence-based forensic and analytics experience.
• Experience in investigations and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with compliance, AML, sanctions, and data privacy concepts.

Responsibilities

• Apply forensic and analytical techniques to assess risks, analyze data, and identify red flags, anomalies, and outliers.
• Prepare clear, client-ready reports and documentation that meet firm quality and risk-management standards.
• Coordinate with clients to request data, clarify requirements, and manage engagement timelines.

Skills

Forensic data analysis

Fraud risk assessment

Anti-bribery

Anti-corruption

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

Chartered Accountant

CFE

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Summary

The opportunity: Consultant-National-Forensics- ASU - Forensics - Investigations & Compliance - Chennai

National comprises of sector agnostic teams working across industries for a well rounded experience.

Your key responsibilities

• Apply core forensic and analytical techniques to assess risks, analyze data, and identify red flags, anomalies, and outliers. Proficient in using Excel, Power BI, and related tools to organize, interpret, and visualize engagement data effectively. Skilled in preparing clear, client-ready reports and documentation that meet firm quality and risk-management standards. Able to execute client engagements within defined timelines while maintaining accuracy across all phases of analysis and reporting. Experienced in communicating professionally with clients for data requests, clarifications, and routine coordination, with a focus on engagement efficiency.

Skills and attributes

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Chartered Accountant
• CFE

Experience

• Exposure/Experience: Investigations, Cyber Forensics, Computer Forensics, Forensic data analysis, Fraud Risk Assessment , Engagements under IRP (Insolvency) , Anti-bribery, Anti-corruption, Anti-competition, Data privacy, AML, Sanctions, Internal Audit (IA), Process Audit

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.