Deputy Manager - FIDS

Role Summary:

The Deputy Manager will be
responsible for leading and supporting fraud investigations, forensic audits,
and dispute advisory assignments. The role demands strong analytical skills,
attention to detail, experience in handling complex data, and the ability to
manage multiple client engagements. The candidate should have a firm grasp of
investigative techniques, regulatory frameworks, digital evidence handling, and
litigation support.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Investigation &
Advisory Execution

• Conduct and lead forensic investigations involving
  financial statement fraud, employee misconduct, bribery & corruption,
  and asset misappropriation.
  
• Execute forensic audits, fraud data analytics, background
  checks, vendor due diligence, and financial profiling engagements.
  
• Identify red flags and fraud indicators from
  transactional data, emails, documents, and interviews.
  
• Assist clients in dispute resolution, including
  quantification of damages, analysis of contractual claims, and expert
  witness support.
  

2. Client & Stakeholder
Engagement

• Manage day -to -day client communication and ensure
  timely delivery of reports and findings.
  
• Participate in client meetings, scoping
  discussions, and presentations of findings.
  
• Maintain confidentiality and objectivity while
  communicating investigation outcomes.
  

3. Team & Project
Management

• Supervise junior team members, allocate work,
  review outputs, and provide training/mentorship.
  
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality
  standards for engagements.
  
• Coordinate with cross -functional teams including
  legal, digital forensics, and compliance specialists.
  

4. Technical &
Documentation Skills

• Draft detailed reports with clear findings,
  analyses, and recommendations.
  
• Prepare investigation summaries, supporting
  exhibits, and client -facing deliverables.
  
• Maintain proper documentation of work performed in
  accordance with best practices and firm policies.
  

5. Regulatory & Risk
Awareness

• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations (e.g.,
  Companies Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, PMLA), and forensic trends.
  
• Apply industry knowledge to ensure compliance and
  legal robustness of the investigation process.
  

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

• CA or equivalent professional qualification
  
• Certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud
  Examiner) are an added advantage
  

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in forensic
  investigations, fraud risk assessments, or disputes advisory
  
• Experience in a Big 4, consulting firm, or
  specialized forensic services firm is preferred
  

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical and forensic accounting skills
  
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and data
  analytics tools (e.g., IDEA, ACL, SQL, Power BI)
  
• Familiarity with e -discovery tools and forensic
  technologies (Intella, Relativity, EnCase, etc.) is a plus
  

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication, report writing, and
  presentation skills
  
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
  
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and
  discretion
  

Requirements