Forensic Auditor

Petroexcel Technology Services; Vadodara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Petroexcel Technology Services Private Limited – Sterling Oil Group is seeking a detail‑oriented Executive to conduct forensic audits, investigate suspected fraud, and strengthen internal controls across project, procurement, and operational functions.

The role involves reviewing project costs, contractor bills, and procurement patterns, identifying irregularities, and performing data analytics with Advanced Excel and Power BI. Travel to sites will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of forensic audit or fraud investigation experience.
• Experience in EPC/oil and gas, energy, or mining preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement, and financial controls.
• Proficient in data analytics using Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic audits and fraud investigations across projects and operations.
• Review project costs, contracts, BOQs, and variation orders.
• Identify inflated billing, duplicate invoices, and suspicious payments.
• Analyze vendor selection, quotations, and potential conflicts of interest.
• Evaluate internal controls and document audit evidence.
• Prepare investigation reports and monitor closure of audit observations.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

CA Inter

M.Com

MBA (Finance)

Tools

Power BI

ERP exposure

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Description Executive, Forensic Audit

Company: Petroexcel Technology Services Private Limited – Sterling Oil Group
Location: Vadodara, Gujarat
Experience: 3–6 Years
Qualification: CA Inter / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or equivalent

About the Company

Petroexcel Technology Services is an engineering and technology services organisation serving the oil and energy sectors, with capabilities in engineering, procurement, contract management, and supply chain services.

Website: https://petroexceltech.com/

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to conduct forensic audits, investigate suspected fraud, identify financial leakages, and strengthen internal controls across project, procurement, and operational functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic audits and fraud investigations across projects and business operations.
• Review project costs, contractor bills, BOQs, work orders, and contract variations.
• Identify inflated billing, duplicate invoices, suspicious payments, and procurement irregularities.
• Analyse vendor selection, quotation patterns, split purchase orders, and potential conflicts of interest.
• Review inventory, material consumption, equipment utilisation, and operational discrepancies, wherever applicable.
• Perform data analytics to identify anomalies and potential financial losses using Advanced Excel and Power BI.
• Evaluate internal controls, document audit evidence, and prepare investigation reports.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders and monitor closure of audit observations.
• Travel to project sites and operational locations as required.

Key Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in forensic audit, internal audit, or fraud investigation.
• Experience in EPC, oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, or mining preferred.
• Strong understanding of project billing, procurement, contracts, and financial controls.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI and ERP exposure preferred.
• Strong analytical, investigative, report-writing, and communication skills.
• High integrity, professional scepticism, and willingness to travel.

Key Objective

To identify fraud risks, prevent financial leakages, improve project cost controls, and strengthen governance through effective forensic audits and data-driven investigations.