Senior Associate / Manager, Forensic Consulting Apply now Job no: 493815 Work type: Full time Location: Melbourne Categories: Forensics, Hybrid working Permanent role – work from home options + team connection days Genuine personal + professional development opportunities within a caring, supportive team environment 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.
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About this role We are looking for a motivated, passionate forensic accountant with business valuations experience (or a keen interest in this area) to join our Melbourne Forensic Consulting team as a Senior Associate or Manager.
There are extensive opportunities for career progression in this role – you'll enjoy a high level of autonomy and visibility, with direct access to Partners and opportunity to develop both personally and professionally, on your own terms.
The team brings together a diverse group of accomplished professionals from a range of backgrounds, offering different perspectives and skillsets and collaborating under an ethos of inclusion and belonging.
They provide bespoke advice to clients on a variety of matters including business valuations, commercial loss and damage claims, insurance events and investigations.
Some of the exciting projects this team has recently worked on include: Valuation of intellectual property of a hospitality franchise for Supreme Court proceedings Valuation of a large Melbourne based property developer for family law proceedings Dispute arising under a purchase and sale agreement for the sale of a chain of retail stores Assessment of economic loss in large insurance litigation claims Fraud and asset tracing investigation in the retail sector Key responsibilities Review disparate financial information and identify critical financial elements to the dispute Identify documents that will assist in the determination of issues in dispute Liaise with clients and referrers in relation to obtaining information and communicating outcomes Detailed review and analysis of the financial performance of a business Research and analysis of a variety of business, industry and economic data and information Assist in the preparation of forensic accounting reports for use in a corporate or regulator / court setting You will be encouraged to develop your commercial acumen and wider skills by participating in business development initiatives for the Forensics team, as well as building your own personal brand and network.
Skills and experience Qualification(s) and / or professional accreditation(s) in a relevant discipline such as Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s) Significant experience in an accounting environment, preparing business valuation reports and commercial loss and damage reports for disputes Fluent written and spoken communication skills, as well as excellent report-writing and presentation skills Analytical and critical thinking skills, approaching scenarios with an open mind and strong attention to detail Well organised with developed time management skills, with the ability to adhere to strict deadlines and initiative to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances Strong IT literacy, including use of Microsoft Office suite (primarily Excel) If you're interested in this role but don't feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.
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Remarkable perks that put you first: Flexible working options available Support to undertake CA or other postgrad study Structured learning and development at all career levels Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts And many more! Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process? We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having a disability or are neurodivergent.
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