Forensics Litigation & Valuation Services Manager (Melbourne)

Baker Tilly has an incredible full-time career opportunity for a Manager, Forensic Accountant, based on experience, to join our growing Australia Forensics, Litigation & Valuation Services (FLVS) team. As a part of our team, you will find that our global brand and entrepreneurial environment will give you the support you need to build your career across a wide range of forensic and litigation services to meet our client’s most important needs. You will also contribute to some of the most important activities in our firm which include operating and growing the business, serving the client, developing the best people, and shaping our culture. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Responsibilities
- Complete most engagements with minimum to no supervision. Will be responsible for directing staff, instructing them in work to be performed, reviewing their completed work and directing any necessary revisions or actions
- Conduct and perform forensic financial analyses, build models, maintain documents produced in insurance and some litigation, summarize depositions, assist in report writing, and perform quality control procedures on schedules and reports
- Make decisions on all but the most unusual or complex matters
- Discuss and outline problems/issues with a Senior Manager, Director or Partner and then act on the preferred advice
- Determine engagement timelines, in conjunction with the engagement lead, and instruct assistants in time management methods allowing them to efficiently and effectively accomplish the Firm’s objectives
- Assume responsibility for all project phases related to the investigation of fraud, forensic accounting, or malfeasance. Applying insights and knowledge of fraud and investigation issues and processes to enable clients to solve complex, sensitive matters
- Manage day-to-day project activities; establish appropriate leverage on project teams and assign/manage project responsibilities to team members
- Develop and maintain excellent client relationships
- Participate in Firm business development efforts, including the development of presentations, proposals and qualifications packages
- Represent Firm at business and community functions in order to maintain current, acquire new and expand existing client relationships
- Represent Firm through involvement in professional, recruiting, charitable and/or civic organizations
- Carry out the quantification of claims on behalf of Insurers, Loss Adjusters, Lawyers and others
- Analyze data and financial/non-financial information and apply a forensic approach to the work
- Prepare transparent, concise reports which can be understood by non-accountants
- Be flexible and responsive to client needs, in particular being available for meetings at times and places stipulated by the client. This can involve working long days and tight deadlines
- Contribute to the general management of the Consulting Practice and develop and implement a personal plan which sets goals for professional and practice development
- Organize the appropriate resources to ensure timely delivery of a high quality Baker Tilly work product within budget or obtain additional increases as needed
- Have a comprehensive understanding of the work at hand to effectively and efficiently provide detailed explanations to the supervising Partner and client, including recommending solutions to any issues that need to be addressed Qualifications
- Candidates should be exam qualified with post-qualification experience as CA or ACA.
- A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience is required
- A record of progressively increasing knowledge, skill, responsibility and independence
- Experience in forensic accounting either in insurance or litigation/arbitration is strongly required
- Individuals in this position must have demonstrated computer skills and experience with accounting software
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, communication skills and solid Microsoft Suite skills are required
- Experience with data analytics and Tableau, Power BI or PowerPivot is a plus
- Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of duties
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment and comfortably interact with senior level client personnel, including supporting the preparation of and participating in executive briefings
- Relevant skills in project execution with hands on experience in the full life-cycle of a project
- Excellent written/verbal communications and collaboration skills
- Strong project management and facilitation skills
- Flexibility to travel to client site as needed and ability to work beyond core business hours
- Able to work in Australia without sponsorship.
- Fluency in speaking and writing in English is required #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rseaw