Senior Manager - Forensic Audit & Investigations - IT Products & Services

As a Senior Manager - Forensic Audit & Investigations at a mid-sized IT products & IT services organization in Chennai, India, your role will involve leading and managing complex forensic audits, fraud investigations, and misconduct reviews. You will focus on IT services delivery, product development, procurement, sales, and third-party ecosystems. Your expertise in forensic accounting, fraud analytics, digital forensics, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management will be crucial in advising senior leadership on fraud risk mitigation and control enhancement. Key Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end forensic investigations into allegations. - Conduct investigations triggered through whistleblower complaints, internal audits, management requests, or regulatory concerns. - Oversee evidence collection, forensic accounting analysis, digital forensics, ESI reviews, and documentation assessment while maintaining chain of custody. - Prepare clear, defensible investigation reports with findings, root-cause analysis, quantified impact, and actionable recommendations for senior management and Audit Committee. Fraud Risk Management & Prevention: - Design and execute fraud risk assessments across various functions. - Identify systemic control gaps, emerging fraud patterns, and technology-related risks. - Support the development and enhancement of anti-fraud frameworks, policies, SOPs, and internal controls. Digital Forensics & Data Analytics: - Oversee digital forensic reviews including email reviews, disk imaging, log analysis, and data analytics. - Leverage data analytics to identify anomalies, trends, and red flags. - Collaborate with IT, InfoSec, and Legal teams on technology-enabled investigations. Stakeholder & Regulatory Interface: - Present investigation outcomes to senior leadership, Audit Committee, Legal, Compliance, and external advisors. - Support litigation, arbitration, and regulatory inquiries. - Coordinate with external agencies, law enforcement, and forensic specialists when necessary. Qualifications & Experience: - Professional Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) and CFE preferred. - 10-15+ years of progressive experience in forensic audits, fraud investigations, and risk advisory. - Prior experience in Big 4 / reputed forensic or risk consulting firms and/or large corporates preferred. - Exposure to IT / technology-driven businesses is highly desirable. - Certifications: CFE, forensic accounting, digital forensics, or fraud analytics certifications preferred. Your role will be critical in ensuring the integrity and compliance of the organization's operations through proactive fraud risk management, meticulous investigations, and effective stakeholder communication. As a Senior Manager - Forensic Audit & Investigations at a mid-sized IT products & IT services organization in Chennai, India, your role will involve leading and managing complex forensic audits, fraud investigations, and misconduct reviews. You will focus on IT services delivery, product development, procurement, sales, and third-party ecosystems. Your expertise in forensic accounting, fraud analytics, digital forensics, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management will be crucial in advising senior leadership on fraud risk mitigation and control enhancement. Key Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end forensic investigations into allegations. - Conduct investigations triggered through whistleblower complaints, internal audits, management requests, or regulatory concerns. - Oversee evidence collection, forensic accounting analysis, digital forensics, ESI reviews, and documentation assessment while maintaining chain of custody. - Prepare clear, defensible investigation reports with findings, root-cause analysis, quantified impact, and actionable recommendations for senior management and Audit Committee. Fraud Risk Management & Prevention: - Design and execute fraud risk assessments across various functions. - Identify systemic control gaps, emerging fraud patterns, and technology-related risks. - Support the development and enhancement of anti-fraud frameworks, policies, SOPs, and internal controls. Digital Forensics & Data Analytics: - Oversee digital forensic reviews including email reviews, disk imaging, log analysis, and data analytics. - Leverage data analytics to identify anomalies, trends, and red flags. - Collaborate with IT, InfoSec, and Legal teams on technology-enabled investigations. Stakeholder & Regulatory Interface: - Present investigation outcomes to senior leadership, Audit Committee, Legal, Compliance, and external advisors. - Support litigation, arbitration, and regulatory inquiries. - Coordinate with external agencies, law enforcement, and forensic specialists when necessary. Qualifications & Experience: - Professional Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) and CFE preferred. - 10-15+ years of progressive experience in forensic audits, fraud investigations, and risk advisory. - Prior e