Forensic Auditor

Job Description – Forensic Audit Manager / Senior Manager

Location: Mumbai 
Experience: 
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) 
Function: Forensic Audit / Investigations 
Firm: CNK & Associates LLP

About the Role

CNK & Associates LLP is looking for a Forensic Audit professional with 6–10 years of relevant experience to join its Mumbai office. The role involves handling complex forensic audits, investigations, fraud risk assignments and financial analysis for clients across industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute forensic audit and investigation assignments from planning through completion.
• Investigate suspected fraud, financial irregularities, misappropriation, fund diversion and accounting manipulation .
• Conduct detailed review of financial statements, accounting records, transactions and supporting documentation.
• Perform data analysis and transaction testing to identify unusual patterns, anomalies and red flags.
• Trace funds and undertake asset tracing, fund-flow analysis and related-party transaction reviews .
• Assess internal controls and identify gaps that may have contributed to fraud or financial misconduct.
• Prepare detailed forensic investigation reports with clear findings, evidence and recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients, legal advisors and other stakeholders during investigations.
• Manage and mentor junior team members and review their work.
• Present findings and conclusions to senior management / clients.
• Assist in assignments involving litigation support, dispute resolution and regulatory investigations , where required.

Desired Profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6–10 years of relevant experience in Forensic Audit / Investigations .
• Strong experience in conducting end-to-end forensic investigations.
• Excellent understanding of accounting, auditing, financial analysis and internal controls .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to identify financial red flags.
• Exposure to fraud investigations, fund tracing, transaction analysis and investigative accounting .
• Excellent report-writing, documentation and presentation skills.
• Ability to independently manage assignments and interact confidently with senior client stakeholders.
• Experience with Excel, data analytics and forensic investigation tools will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

Forensic Investigation | Fraud Risk | Financial Analysis | Transaction Testing | Fund-Flow Analysis | Data Analytics | Report Writing | Client Management | Team Management 

Role: Forensic Audit Manager / Senior Manager 
Location: Mumbai 
Experience: 6–10 years 
Qualification: CA