Forensic Analyst

Education / Experience and Skills Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a Member/Passed Finalist of CA Sri Lanka or ACCA (completion of CFA Level 1 or above is an added advantage).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience (statutory audits / financial advisory), preferably with a Big Four audit firm in Sri Lanka or overseas.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with AI tools / LLM models for analytical tasks.
• Strong analytical, accounting and quantitative skills with sound conceptual thinking.
• Ability to work independently while also being an effective team player.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work under tight timelines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt across diverse workflows in investment research, with an interest in building a career that combines investment research and forensic analysis.
• Prior exposure to investment decision-making will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support institutional clients in performing forensic analysis of company financials and public disclosures.
• Conduct extensive analytical reviews of reported figures to identify anomalies in financial statements and assess their impact.
• Review annual reports and other publicly available financial information to identify material issues or concerns relevant to reported financials.
• Common areas of focus include accounting irregularities, aggressive accounting practices, earnings quality issues and balance sheet risks.
• Conduct in-depth research on companies, management teams, promoters and related parties.
• Interpret identified issues and assess their impact on company performance, financial position and cash flows.
• Prepare concise, exception-based reports summarising findings and conclusions.
• Discuss findings with clients and provide inputs to support client engagement with investor relations teams of target companies.