Senior Forensic Accountant

NSW ICAC – Independent Commission Against Corruption; Sydney; On-site; AUD 156,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (the NSW ICAC) invites applications for a Senior Forensic Accountant in Sydney. The role applies forensic accounting and financial investigation expertise to allegations of corrupt conduct within the Commission’s work.

Based in the Financial Investigation Unit, you will work with multidisciplinary teams and have opportunities to become an expert in the field. This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and superannuation

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Accounting or Business.
• Membership with CA ANZ and/or CPA Australia desirable.
• Experience in financial accounting practices and reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; able to interpret financial information.
• Clear written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Apply forensic accounting and financial investigation expertise.
• Investigate allegations of serious or systemic corrupt conduct.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop expertise in the field and contribute to investigations.
• Possess ability to obtain AGSVA clearance at Baseline level.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Financial analysis

Report writing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Commerce/Accounting/Business degree

CA ANZ / CPA Australia membership desirable

Job description

NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (\"the NSW ICAC\")

Join a leading, independent, integrity agency

The NSW ICAC identifies, investigates, exposes and prevents corruption across the NSW public sector. We have a rich culture of high ethical standards, integrity and accountability, which is complemented by a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Senior Forensic Accountant

Let’s talk about the opportunity

The purpose of this role is to apply forensic accounting and financial investigation expertise in the investigation of allegations of corrupt conduct in performance of the Commission’s principal functions.

The position sits within the Financial Investigation Unit at the NSW ICAC. You will have the opportunity to work within multi-disciplinary teams to investigate allegations of serious corrupt conduct and systemic corrupt conduct through financial analysis while being provided development opportunities to become an expert in the field.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

Annual salary is $155,959 to $173,476, including employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) plus annual leave loading (currently 17.5%).

A talent pool may be created for future temporary or permanent positions.

Candidates will be assessed against the following requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Accounting or Business. Current membership with Chartered Accountants ANZ and/or CPA Australia is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience and sound knowledge of financial accounting practices and procedures, including financial reporting systems, and accounting and auditing standards.
• Sound knowledge of forensic accounting services in accordance with APES 215, with demonstrated report writing and interpretation of financial information.
• Strong problem solving and financial analytical skills to advance objectives within a multidisciplinary team.
• Well-developed written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with people of diverse background, occupation, and seniority, both internal and external to the Commission.

Experience in providing forensic accounting expertise and advice in an investigative or law enforcement environment is highly desirable but not essential. Those from a forensic accounting, auditing or financial accounting background are encouraged to apply.

Employment is contingent upon the successful candidate having the ability to obtain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance at Baseline level.

Who we are

The NSW ICAC was established in 1988 as an independent organisation to protect the public interest, prevent breaches of public trust and guide the conduct of public officials in the NSW public sector. We are committed to:

• investigating and exposing corrupt conduct in the NSW public sector
• preventing corruption through advice and assistance
• educating the NSW community and public sector about corruption and its effects.

What we can offer you

• 35-hour week, with a minimum of 5 hours per day
• Flex time so that additional hours may accumulate towards days off
• Flexible working that may accommodate personal circumstances
• Flexible start and finish times
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport - discounted access to fitness facilities for employees and their families
• Work from home 2 days/week subject to operational requirements
• Inclusive and diverse culture

Applications close Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.