Associate, Forensic Accounting at Grant Thornton Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forensic accounting, Business valuations, Commercial loss and damage claims, Insurance events, Accounting reviews, Investigations, Dispute advisory, Financial analysis, Stakeholder management, Report writing, Analytical skills, Critical thinking, Communication skills, Coaching, Mentoring

Industry

Accounting

Description

• Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days • Define your career on your terms with clear, genuine prospects for progression • 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. Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience. In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there. About this role As an Associate or Senior Associate in our Brisbane Forensic Accounting practice, 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 experience and expertise across a broad range of forensic engagements, including contentious valuations, commercial loss and damage claims, insurance events, accounting reviews and investigations. Our Brisbane team primarily undertakes Dispute Advisory assignments. Some of the exciting projects this team has recently worked on include: Assessment of loss and damage suffered 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 Dispute arising under a purchase and sale agreement for the sale of a chain of retail stores Review of transactions across several financial years to identify misreporting of transactions and alleged fraud Key responsibilities Advise on a broad range of forensic engagements, including business valuations, commercial loss and damage claims, insurance events and accounting reviews and investigations Build and maintain beneficial stakeholder relationships, including client liaison and the provision of trusted expert advice Detailed review and analysis of the financial performance of businesses Research and analysis of a variety of business, industry and economic data and information Participate in business development and practice management activities, as well as provide coaching, mentoring and training opportunities to other team members Skills and experience CA / CPA / CFA qualification Significant forensic accounting experience, ideally gained within a public practice environment Experience with preparing valuation reports and / or commercial loss and damage reports for disputes Strong analytical skills and mindset, complemented by lateral and critical thinking capability Conscientious with a strong degree of accuracy and keen eye for detail Excellent written and spoken communication skills 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. 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. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive. With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll 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! 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/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton. Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at gttalentscouts@au.gt.com As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity. #LI-Hybrid 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. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive. We set the bar high to deliver a strikingly different working experience – in what we do but also how we do it. We understand that everyone has different needs and responsibilities outside of work. Here, you can access a range of formal and informal flexible working options including adjusted work hours, part-time roles and hybrid working. We are also the first professional services firm in Australia to trial and permanently implement a 9-Day fortnight with no reduction in salary.

Responsibilities

Advise on a broad range of forensic engagements including business valuations, commercial loss and damage claims, and accounting investigations. Build and maintain stakeholder relationships while performing detailed financial analysis and providing expert advice.