Advanced Consultant in the Forensic (Astana\Almaty)

Overview:

An Advanced Consultant in the Forensic Department with a strong background in forensic accounting or audit or corporate intelligence, experienced in identifying and analyzing fraud risks. This role requires excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with large datasets. Proficiency in both English and Russian is essential, along with the ability to prepare comprehensive reports and conduct thorough investigations. The position also involves building effective compliance systems and analyzing best practices and new markets.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial statements of companies and other available sources to identify fraud risks, and develop hypotheses for further testing.
• Analyze financial and other supporting documents to identify suspicious transactions.
• Analyze large datasets.
• Support Senior colleagues during the interviews.
• Prepare draft reports in both Russian and English.
• Analyze information about the client, their contractors, and industries.
• Analyze business processes for the presence of necessary controls.
• Assist in the preparation of reports.
• Identify affiliations between contractors.
• Check the reliability of potential business partners and candidates for managerial positions.
• Search for assets of unscrupulous debtors.
• Assist in building an effective compliance system and analyze best practices and new markets.

Candidate Requirements:

• Higher degree in Economics / Finance / Law / International Relations / Political Science / Oriental studies or a senior student.
• Experience in forensic or audit in Big Four companies or other leading consulting firms — one year or more.
• Understanding of the mechanisms of major fraud schemes.
• English language proficiency at Intermediate level or higher.
• Certifications such as CFE, ACCA, or ACA will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work with large datasets and use analytical tools.
• Attention to detail, ability to notice and accurately record important information.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written business English / Russian.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and multitasking, ability to switch flexibly between different tasks and respond quickly to changes.
• Willingness to work full-time.
• Willingness to travel.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and reporting principles, basic tax legislation.