Associate / Senior Associate, Forensic Accounting Job no: 493784
Work type: Full time
Location: Brisbane
Categories: Forensics, Hybrid working
Build your forensics career with a close-knit, supportive team invested in your growth Apply your forensic accounting and dispute advisory experience A firm that celebrates flexibility - hybrid / WFH options available Grant Thornton Australia is a member firm of the Grant Thornton global network - one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.
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About this role We are currently welcoming applications from individuals from a professional accounting background for the role of Associate or Senior Associate in our specialist Forensic Accounting team in Brisbane.
About the team The Forensic Accounting team brings together a diverse group of accomplished professionals from a range of backgrounds, offering different perspectives and skillsets and collaborating under an ethos of inclusion and belonging. Our Brisbane team primarily undertakes Dispute Advisory assignments.
Some of the exciting projects this team has recently worked on include:
Assessment of loss and damage suffered for a Group of claimants as part of class action proceedings Valuation of a minority interest in a large Queensland-based manufacturer as part of Shareholder Oppression proceedings Assessment of economic loss in large insurance litigation claims Complex valuations for family law and estate disputes Dispute arising under a purchase and sale agreement for the sale of a chain of retail stores Review of transactions across several financial years to identify misreporting of transactions and alleged fraud Key responsibilities As part of our national Forensics team, you will have the opportunity to work across our offices on a diverse range of engagements, providing bespoke advice to clients on a variety of matters including business valuations, commercial loss and damage claims, losses arising from insured events and investigations.
Review disparate financial information and identify critical financial elements to the dispute Identify documents that will assist in the determination of issues in dispute Liaise with clients and referrers in relation to obtaining information and communicating outcomes Detailed review and analysis of the financial performance of a business Research and analysis of a variety of business, industry and economic data and information Analysis and calculations as part of the valuation process Assist in the preparation of forensic accounting reports for use in Court settings Skills and experience Required Experience in a forensic accounting environment, with a solid understanding of accounting concepts and financial statements Excellent written and spoken communication skills Analytical and critical thinking skills, having an open mind and strong attention to detail Well organised and developed time management skills, with the ability to adhere to strict deadlines and initiative to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances Strong IT literacy, including use of Microsoft Office suite (primarily Excel) Desirable Qualification(s) and / or professional accreditation(s) in a relevant discipline such as Accounting, Commerce, or Finance, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s) If you are interested in this role but don't feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.
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Remarkable perks that put you first: Flexible working options available Support to undertake CA or other postgrad study Structured learning and development at all career levels Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts And many more! Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process? We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having a disability or are neurodivergent. Click here for more information about how we support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.
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Advertised: 26 Sep 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
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