Forensic Investigator - Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC · Cape Town, Western Cape
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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, FPSA
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