Forensic Investigator - Associate at PwC South Africa

About the job

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

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, processing, basic analysis and reconciliation)
• Technical foundation – working knowledge of relevant tools (e.g. Excel and other analytical tools)

Professional & Delivery Skills

• Attention to detail – produces accurate, well-supported work and maintains quality working papers
• Time and task management – delivers outputs within agreed timelines and budgets
• Project support capability – contributes effectively to engagement delivery and team coordination
• Quality focus – ensures outputs meet professional and client standards

Communication & Collaboration

• Clear communication – able to present findings and contribute to reports in a structured manner
• Interpersonal skills – works effectively with team members and builds professional relationships
• Team orientation – contributes to collective outcomes and supports senior team members

Behavioural Attributes

• Integrity and ethical mindset – maintain confidentiality and applies sound professional judgement
• Curiosity and learning agility – demonstrates a willingness to learn, ask questions, and develop new skills
• Adaptability – responds effectively to changing project requirements and environments
• Drive and accountability – takes ownership of tasks and shows commitment to delivery

What this means in practice

• You are analytically strong and detail-focused, forming a reliable base for engagement delivery
• You work well in teams, supporting seniors while developing your own capability
• You balance technical work with professional behaviours (integrity, accountability, curiosity)
• You are growing into a trusted contributor, not yet leading but delivering consistently