Senior Forensic Accountant

McLarens Holdings Pty Ltd (McLarens) is the Australian branch of a leading global claims services provider that helps clients achieve timely and equitable claims resolution.
The McLarens group of brands is trusted by clients worldwide to deliver the best in claims management, loss adjusting and auditing services to pre-risk and damage surveying. With direct operations in 200 countries and over 1,800 team members, McLarens is a global leader with a customer-centric culture, with quality at the heart of everything we do.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Forensic Accountant to join our team in Sydney. The role of the Senior Forensic Accountant involves resolving financial insurance losses, including business interruption, stock, fidelity, product recall, product guarantee, by investigating claims through detailed analysis of accounting records, external sources and general enquiry. The Senior Forensic Accountant is responsible for assessing quantum and negotiating losses, presenting evidence to insurers by way of report.
Responsibilities include:

• Investigate and assess financial insurance losses from first advice to final settlement.
• Provide support and advice to policy holders with respect to their losses.
• Examine claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions and other records to determine coverage in the event of a financial loss.
• Service current clients build relationships and undertake marketing activities to grow client base.
• Investigate insurance claims by interviewing claimants and witnesses, obtaining official reports, by inspecting physical damage, by comparing claim information with evidence.
• Set loss reserves.
• Prepare reports by collecting and summarising information required by client, local, state and federal government and by McLarens in line with Service Level Agreements.
• Control claim costs.
• Recommend litigation when appropriate.
• Gather evidence and assist in preparation of expert witness reports for use in legal proceedings.
• Maintain company reputation and insurance product integrity by complying with federal and state regulations and corporate quality standards.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education.
• Conduct business development by calling on local businesses to solicit new business or maintain existing business.
• Meet McLarens and client compliance requirements.
• Actively seek information to understand internal and external customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs.
• Effectively prioritise work and meet deadlines, allocating time and resources efficiently and effectively and managing multiple assignments or tasks effectively.
• Consistently produce high quality work and present documents professionally, with a high level of accuracy.
• Respond to requests for information promptly and professionally.
• Work cooperatively with others and build effective working relationships to accomplish common team goals and objectives.
• Understand team dynamics, foster collaboration and contribute to an environment of mutual trust and respect.
• Support a learning and development culture by sharing knowledge and providing mentorship and coaching as appropriate.

Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 8 years as a Forensic Accountant or equivalent experience
• Thorough knowledge of accounting terminology, practices and conditions
• Strong analytical and mathematical ability
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Qualifications

• Member of Institute of Chartered or Certified Accountants or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in commerce, accounting or similar