Staff Consultant ( Staff/Assistant) ) - Forensic & Integrity Services (Forensics) | Hanoi Office

As a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, strategy, and transactions services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. About our Forensic & Integrity Services: Our Forensic & Integrity Services leverages deep industry knowledge, and a global network to provide clients with solutions that protect business value and enhance operational integrity. In Vietnam, where the business environment is rapidly evolving, the need for our expertise is more critical than ever. Our services are designed to help organizations navigate the complex landscape of: Financial and non-financial misconduct, Regulatory compliance and Business disputes resolutions E-discovery and Expert Witness Financial Crime Compliance We are committed to helping clients foster an environment of transparency and trust, ensuring that they can operate with confidence in a landscape where integrity is both a necessity and a competitive advantage. With our long-established local presence and international expertise, these position us uniquely to assist companies in the market and multinational corporations operating in the region. We invite individuals who have energy, enthusiasm, attention to detail to join our team to develop their career in forensic accounting profession. This role is for you only if you are a highly motivated professional with excellent meticulousness. Role Summary The Associate supports the Forensics & Integrity team in delivering engagements related to fraud investigations, forensic accounting, financial crime compliance, dispute resolution, forensic technology, and data analytics. The role requires analytical thinking, attention to detail, professional skepticism, confidentiality, and a strong ethical mindset. The Associate will receive structured internal training and on-the-job learning throughout the year to build technical, investigative, analytical, and consulting capabilities. Your Key Responsibilities A. Investigation Support - Conduct background research, intelligence gathering, and open-source investigations. - Assist with fraud, corruption, procurement leakage, misconduct and conflict-of-interest investigations. - Perform document review, interview note-taking, and preparation of evidence files. - Support forensic accounting procedures, transaction testing, and financial tracing. B. Forensic Technology & Data Analytics - Assist with e-discovery processes: data collection, processing, keyword search, and review tasks. - Analyse structured and unstructured datasets to identify anomalies and red flags. - Contribute to dashboard development and preliminary analytics for investigations. C. Compliance & Integrity Advisory - Support assessments of anti-bribery frameworks, AML/financial crime controls, whistleblowing programs, procurement governance, KYC processes, and internal audit procedures. - Draft preliminary reports, gap assessments, and recommendations. D. Disputes & Claims - Assist in financial and operational evidence gathering for disputes, damages quantification, and insurance claim assessments. - Support preparation of expert witness documentation and working papers. E. Project Execution & Documentation - Prepare working papers, schedules, and supporting documentation. - Maintain confidentiality, documentation standards, and proper evidence-handling processes. - Assist with proposals, market research, thought leadership, and business development materials. F. Internal Initiatives - Contribute to knowledge management, methodology updates, and internal training sessions. - Participate in technology adoption, innovation pilots, and continuous improvement efforts. Skills And Attributes For Success - Basic understanding of accounting, auditing, or financial crime concepts. - Knowledge of data analytics tools (SQL, Power BI, Python) is a plus. - Experience or internship in audit, compliance, risk, or legal work is an advantage. To qualify for the role, you must have Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Law, or related fields. Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills. High integrity and professional skepticism. Good communication skills; ability to draft clear notes and documentation. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Ideally, you'll also have Behavioral Competencies Attention to detail and accuracy. Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong teamwork and collaboration. Discretion and respect for confidentiality. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, kindly contact Hanoi Office: Ms. Hang Minh Sam via Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend evaluation rounds. Please check your email regularly for updates. EY | Shape the future with confidence EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. 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