Forensic Investigator – Senior Associate Job at PricewaterhouseCoopers

About the job

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of fraud investigations, fraud risk assessments, and prevention initiatives
• Conduct investigations into fraud, corruption, and irregularities, including evidence gathering and analysis
• Perform proactive forensic analytics, identifying anomalies, trends, and emerging risks using advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools
• Collect, analyse, and interpret financial and non-financial data, leveraging forensic technology platforms, data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI), and automation techniques
• Contribute to the application of data-driven and technology-enabled investigation approaches, enhancing efficiency and insight generation
• Support innovation in forensic methodologies, incorporating emerging technologies and digital solutions into engagements
• Assist in developing clear, defensible forensic reports and presentations
• Contribute to control enhancements and practical remediation actions
• Conduct integrity due diligence and open-source intelligence reviews
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, presenting findings and insights clearly and confidently
• Contribute to business development and go-to-market initiatives, including proposal development, client presentations, and identification of new engagement opportunities
• Support and lead small workstreams or junior team members, providing guidance, review, and coachin

Operational & Administrative Responsibilities

• Perform document collection, organisation, indexing, scanning, and filing of evidence and working papers
• Maintain structured and auditable document management processes
• Support project administration activities, ensuring completeness and quality of records
• Handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality and professionalism
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours, where required

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant degree (e.g. BCom, Accounting, Law or related discipline)
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), CFE, FP(SA) or other forensic-related qualification is advantageous

Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in forensics or investigations, preferably with public sector exposure
• Demonstrated experience in fraud investigations and/or proactive forensic work
• Understanding of governance and internal control environments
• Experience in leading small teams or workstreams

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and data interrogation capability, including exposure to data analytics, visualisation, and AI-assisted techniques
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (advanced Excel and Word) and experience with Power BI or similar visualisation tools
• A future-focused mindset, with the ability to leverage technology to enhance forensic outcomes
• Leadership capability, including experience guiding or supervising small teams and junior staff
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly, both in writing and through impactful, data-driven visual presentations
• Professional curiosity and adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital and regulatory environment
• A proactive forensic mindset, able to anticipate and identify risks early
• Confidence and experience in presenting to clients and stakeholders
• Ability to handle sensitive and high-pressure situations
• Strong organisational skills, including attention to detail in administrative and documentation tasks
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within deadlines
• Professional integrity, curiosity, and sound judgment