Forensic And Litigation Services - Associate

Position Profile

Weaver is seeking motivated accounting graduates to join our growing Forensics and Litigation Services (FLS) team in India. The FLS Associate will support engagement teams on forensic investigations, litigation and dispute matters, business valuations and other financial advisory engagements by assisting with the collection, organization, extraction, cleansing, summarization and analysis of financial and operational information.

Day-to-day responsibilities may include extracting information from financial statements, bank and brokerage statements, tax returns, accounting records and other source documents; organizing and cleansing large datasets; preparing financial statement spreads and supporting schedules; summarizing financial and business information; performing basic reconciliations and analyses; and conducting industry, company and market research to support engagement analyses.

Associates will also gain exposure to business valuation and financial modeling concepts by assisting experienced team members with the preparation of valuation models and related financial analyses. As associates develop their technical skills, they will have opportunities to take on increasingly complex analytical responsibilities across investigative, litigation and valuation engagements.

Associates will work under the direction of experienced FLS professionals and receive training in Weaver's methodologies, tools and quality standards. This role provides an opportunity to develop foundational skills in forensic accounting, financial analysis, litigation consulting and business valuation.

A Forensics & Litigation Services Associate is naturally curious, engaged and enthusiastic.

To be successful in this role, the following qualifications are required:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related field; recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Prior professional experience is not required

Foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial statements

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills

• Excellent technical skills. Advanced Excel and Word knowledge
• Ability to learn and leverage technology to increase efficiency related to document and data extraction and analysis
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately organize, reconcile and summarize financial information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude with an interest in developing financial analysis, modeling and valuation skills.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks, follow established procedures and consistently produce high-quality work under the supervision of more experienced team members
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with team members and client personnel by demonstrating effective communication and professionalism

Additionally, the following qualifications are preferred

Master’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field

Pursuit of a CA, ACCA, CPA, CFE or other similar professional license / designation

Experience or exposure through coursework, internships or projects involving Excel, financial statement analysis, data analytics, accounting software or database tools

People are our formula! At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds, and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer.

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This position can be based in Bangalore, India as part of Weaver and Tidwell India, L.L.P.

Currently, we are not accepting resume submissions from third-party staffing agencies for this role. This role is Employee Referral Program eligible.

Seniority Level

Associate

Industry

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

Accounting/Auditing

Skills

Accounting

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