Forensic Accountant

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Private health insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a sharp Forensic Accountant to join our client’s dedicated team on a remote basis. The role focuses on uncovering financial irregularities, fraud, and misconduct through detailed analysis and investigation, delivering expert financial evidence to support legal proceedings or internal inquiries.

You will handle complex cases, prepare forensic accounting reports, assist in litigation support, and help develop fraud prevention controls while collaborating with legal counsel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Auditing.
• Forensic Accounting qualification (e.g., CA(SA) with forensic focus, CFE) is essential.
• Significant experience (5+ years) in forensic accounting or fraud investigation.
• Strong understanding of investigative techniques, data analysis tools, and relevant legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive financial investigations into suspected fraud, asset misappropriation, and financial irregularities.
• Analyze financial data, identify anomalies, and trace financial transactions to uncover evidence of wrongdoing.
• Prepare detailed forensic accounting reports, summarizing findings and providing expert opinions.
• Assist in litigation support, including providing expert witness testimony in court.
• Develop and implement fraud prevention strategies and internal controls.
• Collaborate with legal counsel, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Auditing

CA(SA) with forensic focus / CFE

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and investigative Forensic Accountant to join their dedicated team on a remote basis. This role is critical in uncovering financial irregularities, fraud, and misconduct through detailed analysis and investigation. You will work on complex cases, providing expert financial evidence and reports to support legal proceedings or internal investigations. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly analytical and ethical accountant who thrives on solving complex financial puzzles and wants to make a significant contribution from a remote location, supporting a culture of integrity and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive financial investigations into suspected fraud, asset misappropriation, and financial irregularities.
• Analyze financial data, identify anomalies, and trace financial transactions to uncover evidence of wrongdoing.
• Prepare detailed forensic accounting reports, summarizing findings and providing expert opinions.
• Assist in litigation support, including providing expert witness testimony in court.
• Develop and implement fraud prevention strategies and internal controls.
• Collaborate with legal counsel, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Auditing; Forensic Accounting qualification (e.g., CA(SA) with forensic focus, CFE) is essential.
• Significant experience (5+ years) in forensic accounting or fraud investigation.
• Strong understanding of investigative techniques, data analysis tools, and relevant legal frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication abilities, with experience in presenting complex findings clearly.

Benefits

• Excellent salary commensurate with expertise and experience.
• Fully remote working arrangement, providing utmost flexibility.
• Comprehensive private health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities and support for maintaining certifications.
• A challenging and rewarding career path focused on integrity and justice.