Forensic Accountant: Expert Witness (Criminal Proceeds)

at; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

A government law enforcement agency is seeking three Forensic Accountants to join its Criminal Proceeds Squad. The successful candidates will investigate illicit tobacco markets, assist police with complex financial analyses, and provide expert witness testimonies. Candidates should possess CPA or CA status and expertise in forensic accounting. This full-time position is based in Docklands and offers a salary between $138,631 and $185,518 plus superannuation.

Benefits

Paid from day one of training

Nine weeks recreational leave

Bonus benefits for country policing

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• CPA status with CPA Australia and/or CA status with Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand.
• Specialised knowledge to be recognised as an expert witness.
• Ability to analyse and integrate data for forensic advice.
• Experience managing multiple matters with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist police in understanding financial arrangements related to illicit tobacco.
• Provide financial advice to police on enquiries and sources.
• Trace funds and perform forensic analysis of financial evidence.
• Write expert witness reports and appear in court proceedings.

Skills

CPA status

Expert witness knowledge

Data analysis skills

Experience managing deadlines

Education

Qualifications in accounting

Job description

A government law enforcement agency is seeking three Forensic Accountants to join its Criminal Proceeds Squad. The successful candidates will investigate illicit tobacco markets, assist police with complex financial analyses, and provide expert witness testimonies. Candidates should possess CPA or CA status and expertise in forensic accounting. This full-time position is based in Docklands and offers a salary between $138,631 and $185,518 plus superannuation.