Forensic Senior Associate Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Forensic Accountant professional to join our dynamic team at Lead Group in Brisbane.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.Key Responsibilities: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 claimAssist Courts, Counsel and solicitors to understand damages claimsEvaluate and prepare evidence for prosecutions or defendant casesValuation of entities that were part of the matrimonial poolInvestigations to determine the existence and ownership of assetsExamination of both simple and complex business structures in order to establish the relevant interests of the parties involvedProactively conduct client interactions to receive and discuss client informationResponsible for managing and delegating client work to members of the forensic unit, including the review of work and ongoing feedbackOngoing development of technical knowledge; being a technical resource able to create and deliver training to staff and/or potential clients where applicableWork with Director(s) on more complex technical issuesParticipate in the Performance review processes of junior staff, assisting in the setting and monitoring of performance related goalsThe ideal candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:Full working rights in AustraliaAt least 5 years of experience within Forensic AccountingPrevious experience within Tax/Business Services, with strong technical skillsBachelor's degree in Accounting or similar; working towards or completed CA/CPA qualifications preferredEstablished relationships within the legal and commercial environmentsExcellent communication skills, both verbally and writtenStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsContinuing interest in developing and maintaining knowledge of current and evolving economic, business and industry issuesAn ability to work with changing and competing priorities to meet deadlines
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