Associate, Forensic Accounting

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About this role

As anAssociatein our BrisbaneForensic Accountingpractice you will have the opportunity to develop your career on your own terms as part of a high-performing motivated team.

You will apply your analytical skills and commercial acumen across a broad range of forensic and dispute advisory engagements including contentious valuations commercial loss and damage claims insurance events accounting reviews and investigations.

Our Brisbane team primarily undertakes Dispute Advisory assignments providing exposure to a diverse range of complex and high-profile matters. This role is well suited to candidates from Audit or Business Services who are looking to transition into forensic accounting.

Some of the exciting projects this team has recently worked on include:

• Assessment of loss and damage for a group of claimants as part of class action proceedings
• Valuation of a minority interest in a large Queensland-based manufacturer as part of shareholder oppression proceedings
• Assessment of economic loss in large insurance litigation claims
• Complex valuations for family law and estate disputes
• Disputes arising under purchase and sale agreements
• Review of transactions across several financial years to identify misreporting and alleged fraud

Key responsibilities

• Support and advise on a range of forensic engagements including valuations commercial loss and damage claims insurance matters and accounting reviews
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships including client liaison
• Perform detailed financial analysis to assess business performance and support expert reports
• Conduct research across business industry and economic data
• Contribute to business development and internal practice activities

Skills and experience

• CA / CPA (or working towards) or CFA
• 1 - 3 years experience in Audit or Business Services within a professional services environment
• Interest in forensic accounting disputes and valuations (prior forensic experience not required but would be valued)
• Strong analytical capability with attention to detail
• Ability to think critically and apply commercial judgement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. Were a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds perspectives and ways of thinking. Were driven by our shared purpose we care for our people clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us youll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities building your confidence and capabilities at every step. Youll be supported motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. Youll be empowered to build a career path thats tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And well make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
• Funded professional membership and study assistance
• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave paid secondary carers leave
• Fully funded gym membership Health Insurance discounts
• And many more!

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