Job Description
JOB VACANCY – FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT (1 Positions)
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
Travel: Within Nigeria (Abuja, Port Harcourt, Benin, Ibadan) and occasional international travel
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Company
Our client is a leading financial consulting and investigations firm providing accounting, audit, tax, advisory, and forensic investigation services to clients across multiple industries in Nigeria and internationally. Due to expansion, the firm is seeking two meticulous Forensic Accountants to support financial investigations, audit assurance, and fraud detection engagements.
Role Overview The Forensic Accountant will support financial investigations, fraud detection, litigation support, and forensic audit assignments. The role involves analyzing financial data, identifying irregularities, reconstructing records, and supporting dispute resolution and regulatory investigations.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct forensic investigations into financial discrepancies, fraud indicators, and suspicious transactions.
Analyze financial records, ledgers, and transactions to identify anomalies.
Perform asset tracking and financial reconstruction exercises.
Support forensic audits and special investigation assignments.
Assist in preparing expert reports on litigation and regulatory matters.
Review internal controls and identify control weaknesses.
Prepare detailed forensic investigation reports and findings.
Support due diligence and dispute resolution engagements.
Consult with auditors, regulators, and legal teams where required.
Travel to client sites for field investigations across Nigeria and internationally.
Requirements
Essential
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Forensic or related discipline (minimum 2:1).
Membership of association of certified fraud examiner (ACFE)
2–6 years’ experience in audit, accounting, forensic accounting, or financial investigations.
ICAN qualification (ACA)
Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
Strong analytical, investigative, and critical thinking skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High diligence and professional integrity.
Desirable
Experience in forensic accounting, audit investigations, or compliance roles.
Knowledge of fraud risk management and AML principles.
Experience supporting litigation or dispute resolution cases.
Familiarity with forensic accounting tools.
Competency
Investigative mindset and curiosity
Ethical judgment and integrity
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential data.
Client-focused professionalism
What We Offer
Competitive salary, benefits and Local and international exposure
Exposure to high-profile forensic and investigation cases
Structured career development in forensic practice
Professional certification support.
