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As a Forensic account in Fraud & Cyber you will be responsible investigate, quantify and report financial losses relating to various aspects of insurance claims including but not limited to: Third Party and Employee Fraud, Business Interruption and Cybercrime.
The Forensic Accounting Services division of Sedgwick are our experts in investigating and quantifying losses related to third party / employee fraud and cyber incidents. They work extensively with external parties, such as lawyers and insurers, to conduct investigations and measure the value of commercial claims. Their work is varied and diverse and includes exposure to claims across a diverse range of industries such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing and logistics.
Examples of their work includes:
Investigating and quantifying third party and employee fraud
Measuring losses stemming from events such as cyber-attacks
Investigating and quantifying claims for business interruption (loss of profit)
Preparing expert witness reports for matters in dispute
The FAS team in Australia currently comprises over 35 Forensic Accountants and due to our continuing growth is seeking to add an additional Forensic Accountant to our team in Sydney.
This is an entry-level role into forensic accounting and would involve extensive training and mentoring from members of our senior team. It would suit a candidate who has 2-3 years’ experience in accounting roles within audit, insolvency, commerce or analytics and is ready to apply these skills to the specialist field of forensic accounting.
The Benefits:
Industry leading remuneration
Work with and learn from the best in the industry
Opportunity for career progression within a global organisation
Ongoing professional support and development
Great team culture and work environment
Responsibilities:
Delivering forensic accounting and investigation services to Sedgwick’s clients and their legal representatives
Assisting with complex financial matters in a team engaged to provide advice and reports of varying types
Working on a portfolio of varied assignments across the Forensic Accounting business (as outlined above)
About you:
Degree qualified and in the process of obtaining a CA or CPA
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Ability to build financial models in Excel
Highly developed interpersonal and both written and verbal communication skills
Would describe themselves as “financially curious”: a critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated business acumen
A desire to contribute to business development
Naturally enthusiastic and collaborative in the team
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Sedgwick is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates.
If you require any special accommodations, we encourage you to let us know at the time of your application.
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Why Sedgwick?
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions. We are committed to providing excellent service to our clients and are passionate about helping them through difficult times.
With such a wide range of services, across multiple business units, we are sure to have an opportunity available that will align with what you are looking for!
Some of the Benefits of working with us are:
Hybrid working arrangement.
Professional Development through Sedgwick Australia University
+0.5 % on top of Superannuation Guarantee
Domestic and International Career Pathways
Employee Resource Groups
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
