Senior Manager, Forensics at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria has been operating in Nigeria since 1953 through its predecessor firms of Coopers & Lybrand and Price Waterhouse. We're one of the leading professional services firms in the country with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, over 1000 staff and 31 resident partners.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Senior Manager, Forensics

Job Requisition ID: 626778WD
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description & Summary

• As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results.
• You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. 
• As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognizing when to act and when to escalate. 
• You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together.
• Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards, uphold the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
• Lead forensic investigations, including fraud detection, financial irregularities, and compliance breaches.
• Develop and implement fraud prevention frameworks and operational controls.
• Analyze financial data, documents, and digital evidence to uncover discrepancies.
• Prepare high-quality reports detailing findings, procedures, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with legal teams, regulators, and stakeholders during investigations.
• Supervise and mentor junior forensic team members to ensure quality deliverables.
• Stay updated on advancements in forensic technology and methodologies.

Minimum Years' Experience Required

• 9-10 years of professional experience in forensic accounting, fraud investigations, or related fields.
• 3 years of proven experience leading a forensics team, managing investigations, and overseeing forensic audit processes.
• Expertise in business development, client engagement, and identifying growth opportunities within forensic services.
• Strong understanding of financial crime regulations, fraud detection methodologies, and forensic data analysis.
• Professional certifications such as CFE, CIA, ACCA, or ICAN (preferred).
• Experience in working with regulators, law enforcement agencies, and legal teams on fraud investigations.
• Advanced knowledge of forensic accounting tools, risk assessment techniques, and litigation support.

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online