J.S. Held Hiring for Forensic Accountant at Mumbai, Maharashtra Full Time

Full Job Description
Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global multi-disciplinary consulting firm with over 90 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

Job Description

Forensic Accounting professionals with experience in fraud investigations and/or claims support will form a part of the Center of Excellence unit and work across practices at J.S Held. You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing consulting projects across the entire spectrum of forensic accounting, ranging from fraud investigations, fraud prevention programs, process reviews, supporting damage calculations in large disputes, among others. In doing so, you will be expected to have a working knowledge of various ERP systems and extraction of financial/operational data from these systems.

You’ll not only be assisting with investigating wrongdoings but also be actively involved in designing programs to assist clients shore up their governance frameworks to reduce / prevent losses due to unethical conduct. You’ll be working on exciting topics like fraud prevention, fraud detection, fraud risk assessments, loss of profit / damage calculations in disputes across sectors, among many others.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to;

Combine accounting knowledge with investigative skill sets in various investigative and litigation support engagements
Support fraud and misconduct investigations of varying size and complexity, including conducting suspect and witness interviews
Undertake fraud and anti-bribery and corruption risk management engagements, including assisting with delivery of workshops
Undertake analysis of financial data and other business records to identify transactions that warrant further investigation
Review supporting documentation, including but not limited to accounting records, policies, standard operating procedures, contracts, vouchers, etc.
Research and analysis of information from public domain sources in English and subscription-based databases (Factiva, Bloomberg, etc.)
Prepare report of investigative findings and / or presentations
Prepare analytical data for litigation and expert testimony, as needed

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualified CAs or Inter CA with an in-depth understanding of accounting concepts
Background in accounting, corporate finance, corporate security/ investigations or internal/ external audit functions
Familiar with accounting / ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc)., effective corporate ethics, compliance, and integrity programs, public/ private sector counter-fraud measures, internal control methodologies, and design effectiveness
Prior experience in Big 4 is preferred
Previous experience with forensic services or a professional qualification in fraud examination (Certified Fraud Examiner) will be a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel
Should possess strong written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills
Willingness to travel

Location: Mumbai

J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines. J.S. Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience. We embrace diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed.
Generous PTO Policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefits

EEO Statement

J.S. Held LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, J.S. Held LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscriminatory employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

J.S. Held LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with J.S. Held LLC employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer.

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