Senior Forensic Accountant

Pkf Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work model

Birthday leave

Professional development support

Job summary

PKF Australia is seeking a Senior Forensic Accountant to join our Sydney team. You will investigate financial evidence, quantify economic loss, prepare expert reports and contribute to litigation, valuations, insurance and family law matters. You will work with clients directly and build your technical profile within a respected national firm.

This role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, strong study support, and pathways to international secondments as you progress in your career.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in forensic accounting or a related field.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Experience with valuations and quantification of loss.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced analytical, investigative and reporting skills while taking increasing ownership of projects.
• Grow technical expertise and professional profile within a respected national firm.
• Partner with experienced forensic specialists to support complex matters.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Valuations and loss quantification

Analytical thinking

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Forensic Accountant at PKF.
Become a key member within our leading forensic accounting team and work on high-profile litigation, valuation, insurance, family law and commercial dispute matters.

Sydney

The opportunity

This is more than a traditional accounting role. As part of PKF's established Forensic Accounting team, you'll investigate financial evidence, quantify economic loss, prepare expert reports, and contribute to matters that influence significant legal and commercial outcomes.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• Business valuations in litigious environments
• Family law and estate dispute matters
• Insurance claims and economic loss assessments
• Expert witness reporting and financial investigations
• Direct client engagement and relationship management

About PKF

At PKF, we empower our people to achieve their full potential through:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• International secondment opportunities across the PKF network
• Outstanding study support and professional development
• Additional birthday leave
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Wellbeing initiatives and work-life balance

Key responsibilities

Working alongside experienced forensic specialists, you'll develop advanced analytical, investigative and reporting skills while taking increasing ownership of projects as your career progresses. This role offers a genuine pathway to grow your technical expertise and professional profile within a respected national firm.

What you need to apply

• 2+ years' experience in forensic accounting or a related field
• CA or CPA qualification
• Experience with valuations and quantification of loss
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional report writing and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Xero and MYOB

Senior Forensic Accountant • Sydney, NSW, AU