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About this role
We are looking for a Senior Associate or Manager to join our collegiate, inclusive Forensic Accounting team in Brisbane.
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, and does not focus on investigations or fraud matters.
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.
Some of the exciting projects this team has recently worked on include:
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
Expert accounting input and assistance to support class action proceedings
Complex valuations for family law and estate disputes
Disputes arising under a purchase and sale agreement for the sale of a chain of retail stores, requiring Expert Determination
Review of transactions over multiple 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 - involving preparation of detailed calculations, financial analysis and drafting of reports
Build and maintain beneficial stakeholder relationships, including active communication with instructing solicitors and clients
Undertake detailed review and analysis of the financial performance of businesses and provide meaningful interpretation
Participate in business development and practice management activities
Skills and experience
Required
CA / CPA / CFA qualification
Professional accounting experience gained within a public practice environment
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
Well-developed skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
Desirable
Ideally, candidates with a forensic accounting background should have experience preparing valuation reports and / or commercial loss and damage reports for disputes
Whilst experience in forensic accounting is preferred, candidates with other public practice experience (e.g. audit, business services, corporate finance, or tax) who have developed an interest in forensic accounting and / or valuations are welcome to apply for this role.
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.
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 Sarah McGrory from 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.
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.
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.
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