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Ankura University Intern, Forensic Accounting in Washington, District Of Columbia
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
This position supports the Ankura Risk, Forensics & Compliance Business Group - one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Ankura’s Washington, D.C. Forensics practice provides clients with our expertise in Investigations, Accounting Advisory, Litigation, Arbitration, and Disputes, which includes:
Forensic Accounting and Financial Investigations
Accounting, Fraud, and Independent Fact-Finding Investigations
Ponzi Schemes, Whistleblower, Embezzlement, and Kickback Matters
Forensic Accounting and Reconstruction of Books and Records
Purchase Price Disputes
Commercial Litigation
Damages Analysis
Expert Services
An ideal intern candidate should have an interest in forensic accounting, investigations, litigation consulting, and the other related areas described above. Responsibilities will include applying technical accounting, forensic accounting, and analytical skills to various client situations. As an intern, Ankura will provide you with the opportunity to experience a variety of projects working collaboratively on small, diverse teams with skilled, intelligent, driven, and successful individuals. Ankura is focused on hiring people that will serve as the foundation of a growing firm dedicated to its people and culture while delivering high-quality service to our clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Applying accounting, financial, and analytical skills to various client issues, such as: detailed analysis of transactional data, underlying books and records, and financial statements; tracing of flow of funds; calculations of damages in complex disputes; review of revenue recognition procedures; etc.
Assist with designing and implementing analysis, investigation, and project-specific workplans
Developing and performing analyses to assess complex fact patterns and preparing reports and schedules summarizing findings for review by senior colleagues and clients
Documenting and maintaining detailed workpaper records that reflect assumptions, information sources, and methodologies and procedures underlying all analytical tasks
Ensuring delivery of high-quality work product and deliverables within established timeframes and budgets
Performing day-to-day client engagement activities, including interaction with internal Ankura team members and other stakeholders involved in the engagement and developing productive working relationships with colleagues and clients
Contributing to the overall success of the firm by participating in pitches, proposals, internal and external networking events, marketing the firm externally to prospective clients, and corporate social responsibility events
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field with a graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026.
Applicants should have an interest to pursue a CPA license or other advanced certifications upon graduation and completion of state requirements
REQUIRED SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS:
Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively with colleagues
Possess strong team-oriented personality characteristics: hard-working, thoughtful, and collaborative, with a positive outlook and confidence
Possess excellent communication (verbal and written), computer, and organizational skills, plus strong quantitative and qualitative analytical, mathematical, and research skills
Ability to adapt quickly in handling multiple, evolving tasks and/or engagements, and re-prioritized deadlines in an always-changing environment
Highly motivated, eager to learn, willing to travel as needed, and able to motivate others
Technical accounting, financial, and economic skills, along with familiarity and knowledge of application of SEC rules, regulations, and disclosures
Understanding of and experience with application and/or research of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and/or generally accepting auditing standards (“GAAS”)
Proficient with PC environments and related software, including Microsoft Office applications, specifically advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.
Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 1,800 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Deliversᵀᴹ, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Valueᵀᴹ. For more information, please visit, ankura.com.