Senior Associate / Manager, Forensic Accounting (Brisbane City)

About this role We are looking for a Senior Associate or Manager to join our collegiate, inclusive Forensic Accounting team in Brisbane. You will apply your experience and expertise across a broad range of forensic engagements, including contentious valuations, commercial loss and damage claims, insurance events, accounting reviews and investigations. Our Brisbane team primarily undertakes dispute advisory assignments, and does not focus on investigations or fraud matters. There are extensive opportunities for career progression in this role – you'll enjoy a high level of autonomy and visibility, with direct access to Partners and opportunity to develop both personally and professionally, on your own terms. Some of the exciting projects this team has recently worked on include:
- Valuation of a minority interest in a large Queensland-based manufacturer as part of Shareholder Oppression proceedings
- Assessment of economic loss in large insurance litigation claims
- Expert accounting input and assistance to support class action proceedings
- Complex valuations for family law and estate disputes
- Disputes arising under a purchase and sale agreement for the sale of a chain of retail stores, requiring Expert Determination
- Review of transactions over multiple financial years to identify misreporting of transactions and alleged fraud Key responsibilities
- Advise on a broad range of forensic engagements, including business valuations, commercial loss and damage claims, insurance events, and accounting reviews and investigations – involving preparation of detailed calculations, financial analysis and drafting of reports.
- Build and maintain beneficial stakeholder relationships, including active communication with instructing solicitors and clients.
- Undertake detailed review and analysis of the financial performance of businesses and provide meaningful interpretation.
- Participate in business development and practice management activities. Skills and experience Required
- CA / CPA / CFA qualification
- Professional accounting experience gained within a public practice environment
- Strong analytical skills and mindset, complemented by lateral and critical thinking capability
- Conscientious with a strong degree of accuracy and keen eye for detail
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Well-developed skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word Desirable
- Ideally, candidates with a forensic accounting background should have experience preparing valuation reports and / or commercial loss and damage reports for disputes Whilst experience in forensic accounting is preferred, candidates with other public practice experience (e.g. audit, business services, corporate finance, or tax) who have developed an interest in forensic accounting and / or valuations are welcome to apply for this role. If you're interested in this role but don't feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team. Remarkable perks that put you first
- 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
- Funded qualified membership and study assistance
- Up to 26 weeks' paid parental leave and paid secondary carers' leave
- Fully funded gym membership and Health Insurance discounts
- And many more! We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. We endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest prospect. #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rw8w3