Pavithra Chandramouli is a Senior Manager in Deloitte’s Forensic practice, specializing in fraud prevention, detection, and investigations for public and private sector organizations. She brings more than a decade of experience supporting high risk, high sensitivity mandates across the private and public sectors, including government, Crown agencies, First Nations, municipalities, and regulated entities.
On the fraud prevention and detection side, Pavithra advises organizations on the design, assessment, and strengthening of fraud risk management frameworks. Her work includes fraud risk assessments, development of fraud risk management programs aligned to authoritative and industry benchmarks, and support with governance enhancements. Her expertise includes advising clients on fraud risks in unique and complex areas, with a focus on program integrity.
On the investigations side, Pavithra leads and manages forensic investigations involving allegations of misuse of funds, procurement irregularities, conflicts of interest, bribery and corruption, and other financial misconduct. Her experience includes directing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing document and data analysis, conducting interviews, and reporting findings to senior management, counsel, and oversight bodies. She is routinely engaged on matters requiring careful handling of sensitive information and clear, defensible reporting.
Pavithra contributes to knowledge sharing through speaking engagements and authored articles at industry and client events related to fraud risk management, bribery and corruption, and investigations.
Pavithra is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Cost and Management Accountant (CMA). She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and brings diverse experience with her.