Finance

Finance Service Delivery Lead

Job ID: 96303
  • Chennai


Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

You will manage and mentor forensic audit teams, providing periodic reviews of travel expense reimbursements, centrally billed expenses, and other purchases to ensure the responsible use of firm resources. You will handle confidential data and engage in discussions with the Senior Leadership of the Firm. You will be based in the Chennai office and be part of the Finance Global Operations team.  
You will lead multiple teams of expense auditors and investigators to address finance-related issues. You will conduct thorough reviews of forensic audit reports to ensure their accuracy and quality. Additionally, you will oversee the development and maintenance of a global expense fraud risk assessment program. 
In this role, you will partner with global stakeholders, including Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Ethics, Risk, and Internal Audit, to resolve forensic investigations and address potential risks. You will facilitate cross-functional collaboration to develop advanced audit tools and fraud detection systems. You will represent the audit team during escalations and sensitive investigations by conducting auditee interviews. Additionally, you will empower the audit team to conduct initial interviews and incorporate their findings into reports. You will present these findings in clear and impactful reports to firm leadership. 
Your role will also involve managing, coaching, and mentoring team members in areas such as report reviews, conflict resolution, productivity, and professional communication. You will establish clear goals and development plans for team members in the forensic and centrally billed expense audit teams. Additionally, you will recruit top talent for these teams, ensuring a diverse range of experiences and educational backgrounds.
Furthermore, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to develop advanced analytical tools for conducting audits.

Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you’ll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
  • Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
  • A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
  • Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your qualifications and skills

  • CIA or postgraduate degree in accounting, auditing, finance or a related discipline
  • Knowledge of Fraud & Investigation will be an added advantage (CFE preferred)
  • Deep understanding of forensic audits, centrally billed expense audits, and risk management processes
  • Strong ability to build relationships and collaborate with global stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, Risk, and HR
  • 15+ years of experience in accounting, finance, shared services, or audit firm, with at least 10 years of experience in a leadership role
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations effectively
  • Proven experience in coaching, mentoring, and managing diverse teams in audits and projects
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes
  • Ability to leverage cutting-edge analytics and fraud detection technologies to enhance audit processes
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to forecast challenges
  • Proficiency in advanced Excel, word, and PowerPoint for audit reports


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Job Skill Group - N/A
Job Skill Code - GSDL - Finance Service Delivery Lead
Function - Firm Administration
Industry - Financial Services
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Thu Apr 03 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Chennai
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - India
LinkedIn Job Title - Finance Service Delivery Lead
LinkedIn Function - Accounting / Auditing
LinkedIn Industry - Accounting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Not Applicable