Forensic Accountant

• Salary from $87,259 - $97,804 + 15.4% superannuation
• Sydney or Melbourne CBD location – Hybrid work model
• Permanent opportunity

A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to ASIC's vision for a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians. We value what you will bring. We value those with sharp, analytical minds and are open to challenging the way things are done. 

The team 

Part of ASIC's Enforcement and Compliance Group (ECG), the Forensic Accounting Services (FAS) team are dedicated to investigating suspected misconduct and taking decisive enforcement actions in response to alleged breaches of financial services and credit laws. Our mission includes initiating civil proceedings, collaborating with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecution (CDPP) to secure criminal convictions, and implementing administrative measures to revoke Australian financial services and Australian credit licenses while prohibiting individuals from participating in financial services and credit activities. If you are passionate about upholding the integrity of the financial services industry, we want you to be a part of our dynamic team. Join us and help us create a more compliant and ethical financial services landscape.

The role 

As a Forensic Accountant, you will support the Enforcement and Compliance group through the conduct of thorough, intricate financial investigations into cases of suspected misconduct. You will also be accountable to:

• Identify and highlight technical, practical or legal issues emerging from financial analysis
• Extract valuable insights from data, information, and documentation
• Assist in the process of interviewing and gathering information or documents from various witnesses
• Formulate recommendations for the direction of ongoing investigations.
• Establish communication channels with external entities, particularly financial institutions, to acquire pertinent documents and request affidavits or witness statements
• Manage multiple cases to facilitate the smooth progression of investigations.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Sound understanding/knowledge of general accounting principles, financial analysis and audit, as well as relevant investigative accounting (ie insolvency/audit) work experience
• An ability to plan, deliver and monitor small to medium sized projects
• An ability to draw out and verify information using a variety of techniques, including asking probing questions
• Strong data-literacy, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience presenting information to different audiences through excellent written skills and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prepare reports and summarise findings relating to complex financial and accounting issues in a clear and comprehensive manner

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is also required, such as accounting or commerce, as well as completed or commenced CPA/CA qualifications.

About ASIC 

ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world.

ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system.

Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.

Through Moneysmart, we aim to improve the skills and knowledge of Australians and provide information and tools to help them in their decision making.

A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to achieving ASIC's vision for a fair, strong, and efficient financial system for all Australians.

ASIC is committed to a providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen, and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment which is issued ASIC's Security team.  

View the position description for more information or click ‘apply' to start your application.

Applications for this role will close at 11:59pm on Monday 22 January 2024.