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.

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.

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

• 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

Willingness to travel and work extended hours, where required.

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.

• 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)

• 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

• 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…