Forensic Investigator: Associate

Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in forensic services focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Individuals in this field play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices. In forensic claims and investigations at PwC, you will resolve conflicts and manage claims and disputes for clients using a combination of forensic accounting, investigative, valuation and economic skills. You will provide services and support in navigating complex quantum disputes and mitigating potential risks. Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development. Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential. Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas. Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback. Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns. Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness. Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements. Role description   The Associate 2 role is an early-career professional position responsible for supporting the delivery of client engagements through analytical, investigative, and project support activities. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to address complex business issues, contribute to high-quality outputs, and support the efficient execution of engagements.

Key Responsibilities   Support forensic investigations and related assignments   Analyse   financial and other data to   identify   anomalies   Collect, document, and assess evidence   Assist   in evaluating fraud, corruption, and irregularities   Contribute to draft reports and appendices   Support research, due diligence, and proposal development   Participate in engagements, including supporting or presenting work where   required   Support the delivery of proactive forensic and fraud risk initiatives     Operational Responsibilities   Perform document collection, indexing, scanning, filing, and pagination   Maintain   accurate   case files and working papers   Assist   with interview preparation, note-taking, and transcription   Ensure confidentiality and auditability of all records     Additional Requirements   Willingness to travel and work   extended   hours, where   required   Minimum Qualifications   Relevant Honours degree ( e.g.   Forensic Accounting, Accounting, Internal Audit, Law, Risk   Management )   Interest in pursuing forensic-related certifications ( e.g.   CFE , FP(SA) )   Experience   1–3 years’ relevant experience    Skills & Attributes   Core Technical & Analytical Skills   Analytical ability   – able to interpret financial and non-financial data and   identify   patterns, anomalies, and risks   Problem-solving mindset   – applies structured thinking to investigate issues and develop insights   Data handling capability   – comfortable working with data (collection,