Fraud & Forensics Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC Greece, we believe change is the new constant. An enterprise’s ability to innovate, adopt new technology and disrupt the status quo is a core capability needed to thrive. We support and guide clients to disrupt their existing business models. Innovative mindsets and human ingenuity are always welcome. This is why we are looking for you.

At PwC we serve clients and communities around the world, working to achieve our Purpose: to build trust in society and solve important problems. As part of our Purpose, we help our clients to protect the value of their business and organisational reputation by supporting them to prepare for, respond to and emerge stronger from a crisis. 

A crisis may take different forms and can shake a business to its core. It could be a scandal that results in material misstatement of a Company’s financial statements, a dispute with a business partner threatening to erode value, a business interruption event that leads to a claim for compensation or widespread fraud that has recently been unearthed. PwC Greece Forensics team helps clients deal with such diverse challenges by applying innovative, creative approaches, leveraging technology tools and the diverse skills of its local and international network. 

In this dynamic environment we are looking to hire experienced professionals to join our Fraud & Forensics specialist team in Athens (part of our Advisory Deals business) for the grade of Manager. 

As part of the team, you will be working with clients across all industries, advising them on challenging situations that are critical for their business and reputation. Due to the confidential nature of our projects, you will be cooperating with senior people from our clients such as C-suite executives (CEO / CFO / CIO), Heads of Compliance / Internal Audit, Legal counsel etc.   

The Role entails:          

• Engaging with the leadership team and participating in product development efforts. 

• Leading activities related to specific opportunities and playing a key role in the growth of the Forensics practice through the preparation of proposals, pitch presentations and marketing materials;

• Managing the project team towards the efficient and timely delivery of high-profile and sensitive assignments in the following areas:

  • Forensic investigations (e.g. financial statement fraud, asset misappropriation, procurement fraud, bribery and corruption, anti-competitive behaviour) and Special Reviews; 

  • e-Discovery procedures covering the acquisition, processing and review of electronically stored information (mailboxes, laptops, mobile devices) within the context of forensic investigations;

  • Quantification of Damages / Loss of Profit and Claims; 

  • Non-Permitted Leakage and Completion Accounts Reviews post closing in M&A Transactions;

  • Reviewing and analysing business plans, forecasts, estimates and presenting findings as a Financial Expert witness in Disputes / Arbitrations;

• Dealing with sensitive, demanding and often complex situations;     

• Managing the end-to-end service delivery which includes interactions with the client, coaching team members, delegating tasks, monitoring of engagement workstreams, timelines and budgets, reviewing work and ensuring it adheres to the firm’s quality standards, adhering to risk management policies and escalating issues as appropriate;

• Demonstrating a sound risk management understanding, strong adherence to risk management policies and ability to monitor changes made to the firm’s risk management framework;

• Developing and coaching members of the team and being responsible for their career growth and development; 

• Being a driver for change, adoption of new technologies and tools that upskill the way we deliver services to our clients;

• Building and maintaining long lasting relationships with clients and peers through close collaboration; and

• Demonstrating creative thinking and designing hypothesis based approaches to solving important problems.

What we are looking for:

• Between 5-8 years working experience in a Big-4 or mid-tier professional services firm in the areas of Forensic Investigations, Dispute Resolution, Business Recovery Services, or Audit;

• Excellent academic track record including a bachelors or postgraduate degree from a top-tier university in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration or other related field;                                 

• An ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification is considered a must;

• A proficient user of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.) and genuinely interested to develop knowledge of tools such as Power Query/Pivot, Power BI and Alteryx, and willing to develop these skills further;

• Solid understanding of financial risks, business processes and internal controls; 

• Experience with e-Discovery technology and document review platforms is considered a plus;

• Experience with Financial Modelling or Reviewing Client’s financial models and business plans is considered a plus;

• Proven critical thinking abilities and capacity to make successful judgement calls as presented with new information;

• Sound people and project management skills;

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data analysis skills, a synthesizer with attention to detail and thinking outside the box mentality; 

• Excellent organization skills to manage large volumes of information/data; 

• Excellent report writing skills and ability to express ideas, complex concepts and facts verbally and in writing, in a clear, concise and professional manner, in English & in Greek;

• A highly motivated candidate with an inquisitive mindset and relentless appetite to solving important problems and finding facts;     

• Military services fulfilled for male candidates.

What’s in It For You

At PwC our purpose is to build trust and solve important problems. At PwC is all about people, encouraging high performance and quality work. Being part of our team includes:

🕑 Hybrid working model

💸 Competitive total compensation package

🏥 Health and life insurance 

🤵  Dress for the day - wear what makes you feel comfortable and dress for your day

💻 Company mobile phone and laptop

🚗 Company Car

📈 Performance bonus eligibility

🌴 Extra days of annual leave

🧘🏼 Wellness Initiatives like gym sessions & nutritionist

🏃🏽‍♂️ Actions Teams eligible to participate (e.g. Running, Trekking)

Please note that all well being benefits mentioned above are subject to annual review. 

If you're looking for a team that values your work and solves meaningful problems, apply now!

We believe the best work is human-led and tech-powered. If you’re keen to apply and need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Who we are

PwC in Greece is the largest professional services firm in the country, with premises in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Ioannina and Rhodes and more than 2000 employees. More than 328,000 people in 152 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. PwC Greece exists to provide top-quality industry-focused assurance, tax, consulting, deals and outsourcing services to industry leading clients. 

Don’t miss the opportunity to develop yourself and grow your career in the global leading professional services firm in Greece.

All applicants will be acknowledged and treated in the strictest confidence.

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