Senior Accountant, Forensic Accounting

Davies Group; London; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies Company in London, Ontario is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our forensic accounting team. The role focuses on business valuations, forensic investigations, and litigation support across a global client base.

The candidate should hold a CPA designation or be near completion, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong communication and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or near completion required or preferred.
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience.
• Interest in pursuing CBV as secondary designation.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to work under pressure or tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary to intermediate analysis of accounting data and financial information.
• Physical inventory observation and price testing.
• Examination of source documents pertinent to engagements.
• Check and proof reports and schedules.
• Conduct interviews (phone, video, or in person) to obtain information.
• Prepare preliminary drafts of reports and schedules.
• Analyze and reconcile claims to final calculations.
• Research, data analysis, and evaluation for engagements.
• Invoice analysis and attendance at client events as needed.

Skills

strong communication

independent + team work

ability to work under pressure

Education

CPA designation or near completion

CBV interest as secondary designation

Job description

Senior Accountant, Forensic Accounting

Department: Forensic Accounting

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London Canada

Reporting To: Katrina Zalenko

Compensation: $65,000 - $90,000 / year

Description

Our London, ON office is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team.

MDD, A Davies Company, is a specialized forensic accounting firm offering business valuations, forensic investigations and litigation support services. With more than 40 offices on 5 continents, our forensic accountants specialize in a wide range of practice areas.

Our assignments consist of disputes in commercial litigation, family law, fraud, business valuations, business disputes, natural and man-made catastrophes, lost profits, and insurance. Our partners and senior staff regularly provide extensive litigation services and expert witness testimony in courts, arbitrations and mediations throughout the world.

The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, a desire to work in a fast-paced work environment, as well as an interest in learning about new businesses. Our compensation packages are competitive with the major accounting firms.

Your New Role

We are looking for a qualified accountant with an interest in pursuing a career in forensic accounting.

The tasks performed will include, but are not limited to:

• Preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales, production and other accounting data
• Physical inventory observation, price testing
• Examination of source documents pertinent to engagement
• Check and proof reports and schedules
• Conduct phone, video or in person interviews to obtain information
• Prepare preliminary draft of report narrative and schedules
• Analyze and reconcile claim to final calculation
• Research, data analysis and evaluation
• Invoice analysis
• Attend marketing events and functions with clients

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or near completion
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience
• Interest in pursuing a secondary designation such as the CBV
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to work under pressure or tight deadlines