Forensic Accountant - Senior Analyst/Manager

at  Nexia Australia And New Zealand

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Chartered Accountant (member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand).
• Additional tertiary qualifications in finance and/or law a bonus.
• 4+ years FTE professional experience in public accounting in a quality Australian firm (likely Audit) or in Forensic Accounting, Valuations and/or Corporate Finance/Advisory.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and capacity to think independently and critically.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite of software products, primarily Excel and associated data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal (English) communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and to report upwards and manage, delegate and supervise downwards effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines concurrently and effectively allocate and prioritise time.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to maintaining client / work confidentiality and forming independent, objective reasoned professional opinions.

• Assist in the preparation of Valuation Opinions / Reports for both commercial and litigation / court purposes.
• Assist in the provision of Forensic Accounting Services as a court or consulting / shadow expert.
• Economic loss assessments and fraud, payroll and other investigations.
• Review and analyse financial statements, tax returns and other financial and legal / business records and identify key issues.
• Identify required further information and/or instructions to complete engagements.
• Analyse business / entity financial performance and key trends and drivers thereof and financial position.
• Research and analyse a variety of business, industry and economic data and information.
• Effectively communicate issues and actions with clients and team members.