Senior Analyst / Assistant Manager - Forensic

About the role

McGrathNicol, an independent professional services firm covering Cyber, Deals, Forensic, Performance, Restructuring and Risk & Compliance, is hiring a Senior Analyst / Assistant Manager in its Forensic division in Perth. Working with nationally and internationally recognised forensic accounting experts, you will help courts, clients and their legal advisers navigate the financial aspects of commercial disputes, giving impartial advice and practical solutions. The role involves building client relationships, pursuing opportunities and improving the quality and efficiency of deliverables.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with fraud, corruption, bribery, financial crime and misconduct investigations, including matters arising from whistleblower allegations, procurement activities and other integrity concerns.
• Analyse financial records, transactions, electronic information and other evidence to identify unusual activity and support investigative findings.
• Undertake background research and open-source intelligence enquiries, and help prepare for and conduct interviews with witnesses and other parties.
• Support clients with fraud, bribery and corruption risk assessments, AML/CTF compliance and financial crime reviews, including assessing existing controls.
• Carry out forensic accounting and financial analysis, including reviewing financial statements and accounting records, analysing transactions and tracing the flow of funds.
• Assist with other forensic advisory matters such as commercial disputes, quantification of loss and other financial analysis, preparing clear, evidence-based reports and advice with senior team members.

Required profile

• A relevant undergraduate degree in accounting, commerce, finance, business or law.
• Approximately 1-4 years of relevant professional experience, possibly in forensic accounting, audit, financial crime, investigations, risk and compliance, insolvency or corporate finance.
• Genuine interest in forensic accounting, fraud and financial investigations, with an appetite to develop experience across investigative and traditional forensic accounting assignments.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team and manage competing priorities.
• An interest in, or progress toward, a professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant (CA) is advantageous but not essential.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work through financial statements, accounting records and transactions methodically.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, good attention to detail and an enquiring mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with an interest in developing more advanced financial analysis and data skills.

What we offer

• A competitive annual bonus program.
• Training and career development, including personalised mentorship.
• 26 weeks parental leave and additional leave options.
• Employee assistance, health and wellbeing programs, and opportunities for social and community engagement.