Senior Consultant - Forensics

BDO India Services Private Limited; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United States is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their Forensics team. This role involves supporting forensic investigations, conducting audits, and preparing client reports. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in finance, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in data analytical tools and financial operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit or forensic services.
• Strong understanding of financial data and internal processes.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Support forensic investigations of financial irregularities.
• Conduct fraud risk assessments and forensic audits.
• Prepare client deliverables and reports effectively.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

IT proficiency in MS365

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Professional qualifications such as CA or MBA

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power Bi

Job description

About the Role

BDO is currently looking for a Senior Consultant to join their dynamic Forensics team. This role will entail being:

• Support forensic investigations involving financial irregularities, employee misconduct, and other regulatory non-compliances.
• Assist in conducting fraud risk assessments, forensic investigation audits, and ABAC reviews across various industries.
• Analyze and understand business processes and internal controls in detail to identify gaps, control failures, and potential fraud risks.
• Work closely with the clients internal teams to understand operational workflows, multiple processes and identify red flags.
• Prepare clear and concise working papers and assist in preparing client deliverables or reports.
• Perform data analysis using Excel or other analytical tools to detect anomalies and patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, compliance, and internal audit functions.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality work while adhering to internal documentation and quality standards.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, practice development, and proposal support within the forensic team.

About Your Experience:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong understanding of internal processes, business operations, and risk management frameworks.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial and operational data effectively.
• High ethical standards and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong report writing capabilities.
• Concise and clear communication when presenting and explaining results and findings.
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and work under tight deadlines.
• Actively seeks to enhance own expertise and knowledge.
• IT proficiency across the MS365 suite of products.

About You:

• Bachelors degree in finance, accounts, or related fields. Professional qualifications such as CA, CA Inter, or MBA is a must.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, forensic services, or compliance roles.
• Prior experience in banking, financial services, or consulting firms is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial data, book of accounts, and general ledger data is mandatory.
• Exposure to fraud investigations or regulatory/AML compliance is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of data analytical tools such as SQL, Tableau, Power Bi is an added advantage.
• Certifications like CFE or ACAMS are desirable but not mandatory.