As a Forensic Senior Associate, you will apply critical thinking and analysis skills to identify key issues with financial and non-financial information and report on these within the commercial litigation unit. Some of your duties will include:
- Assessment of damages, e.g. trade practices disputes, insurance claims, business interruption, disputes across various matters (including retail shop leases, partner/shareholders, building and construction) and defamation actions.
- Examine expert reports and assist the defence of a claim
- Assist Courts, Counsel and solicitors to understand damages claims
- Evaluate and prepare evidence for prosecutions or defendant cases
- Valuation of entities that were part of the matrimonial pool
- Investigations to determine the existence and ownership of assets
- Examination of both simple and complex business structures in order to establish the relevant interests of the parties involved
- Proactively conduct client interactions to receive and discuss client information
- Responsible for managing and delegating client work to members of the forensic unit, including the review of work and ongoing feedback
- Ongoing development of technical knowledge; being a technical resource able to create and deliver training to staff and/or potential clients where applicable
- Work with Director(s) on more complex technical issues
- Participate in the Performance review processes of junior staff, assisting in the setting and monitoring of performance related goals
- Full working rights in Australia.
- At least 5 years of experience within Forensic Accounting
- Previous experience within Tax/Business Services, with strong technical skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar; working towards or completed CA/CPA qualifications preferred
- Established relationships within the legal and commercial environments
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Continuing interest in developing and maintaining knowledge of current and evolving economic, business and industry issues.
- An ability to work with changing and competing for priorities to meet deadlines.
- Looking for an interesting career using forensic accounting skills?
- With focus on Business Valuations, Dispute, and Litigation work
- Utilise skills and experience to provide excellent client care