We are currently looking for an experienced Forensic Accountant, with at least 5 years’ post qualification experience to join our team in London. The successful candidate will work as part of a team on interesting projects for a diverse range of clients across EMEA.
Forensic Accountant
Location:
London
Department:
Investigations & Disputes
Responsibilities
- Conduct financial and forensic investigation aspects of client projects, to uncover specific issues or incidents such as fraud, misconduct, or violations of policies or regulations, and provide a written report of findings.
- Lead and deliver financial and forensic investigations projects, with limited supervision. This will include scoping projects and assisting in the preparation of proposals; defining case strategies in conjunction with senior colleagues; and reviewing the work of junior colleagues, where required.
- Conduct in-depth scrutiny and interrogate accounting records and transactions to identify anomalies and elements of fraud and prepare client-ready reports.
- Critically examine specific act(s), or a given case/scenario, and provide a report regarding the fact and circumstances surrounding the illegal act(s) in accordance with applicable laws.
- Conduct investigations to establish fact patterns and character of the fraud, the level of breach, the amount of the loss or damage, and the source of the fraud.
- Ability and availability to travel to client sites internationally for on the ground interviews and investigations.
- Manage all aspects of client engagements including resource requirements, project workflow and budgeting
- Lead the preparation and drafting of expert witness reports, analyses, and other client deliverables for use in litigation, arbitration, and mediation and for communicating to clients
- Conduct the final quality control review of reports and other client deliverables.
- Work with the senior team on practice management and business development.
Requirements
- An accountancy qualification from a recognised professional accounting body.
- Post qualification experience of 5+ years in investigations and forensic accounting.
- An investigative mindset and the ability to prioritise potential issues for investigation.
- Experience of communicating financial information to a non-specialist audience.
- A flexible approach and ability to manage a number of assignments at the same time and against tight deadlines.
- Team player who actively shares knowledge across the business and supports colleagues from a non-financial background.
- Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to synthesise information from several sources and draw coherent, well-evidenced conclusions.
- Excellent project management skills, managing and prioritising multiple tasks and deadlines across clients.
- Well-developed report writing skills including writing expert witness reports.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
- Effective interpersonal and team management skills.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
What you can expect from us:
- The opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of client work with a talented team of experts plus the opportunity to travel internationally.
- A competitive salary in the range of £70,000-£80,000 and great benefits including private medical insurance and pension with Royal London.
- Support throughout your career with mentoring and training.
- A fantastic new office in Mayfair, plus hybrid working.
£70,000-£80,000
