Financial Investigator/Forensic Accountant

1 week ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia ASIC Full time
Overview

ASIC Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of Enforcement? The Forensic Accounting Services team (FAS) are dedicated to investigating suspected misconduct and taking decisive enforcement actions in response to alleged breaches of financial services and credit laws.

  • Location – All locations considered
  • $94,198 - $112,011 (depending on experience), plus 15.4% superannuation
  • Temporary 12-month Full-Time role
  • Applications close at 11:59pm AEST Sunday 14 September 2025

The team

We are the Forensic Accounting Services (FAS) team, dedicated to investigating suspected misconduct and taking decisive enforcement actions in response to alleged breaches of financial services and credit laws. Our mission includes initiating civil proceedings, collaborating with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecution (CDPP) to secure criminal convictions, and implementing administrative measures to revoke Australian financial services and Australian credit licenses while prohibiting individuals from participating in financial services and credit activities.

The role

As a Forensic Investigator/Forensic Account, You Will

  • Conduct thorough and intricate financial investigations into cases of suspected misconduct.
  • Identify and highlight issues emerging from financial analysis, which may encompass technical, practical, or legal aspects.
  • Extract valuable insights from data, information, and documentation and transforming them into compelling evidence that can drive impactful actions.
  • Assist in the process of interviewing and gathering information or documents from various witnesses.
  • Collaborate closely with other ASIC teams to ensure effective enforcement outcomes.
  • Formulate recommendations for the direction of ongoing investigations.
  • Establish communication channels with external entities, particularly financial institutions, to acquire pertinent documents and request affidavits or witness statements.
  • Pioneer innovative and streamlined approaches to enhance the team's efficiency.
  • Skilfully manage multiple cases to facilitate the smooth progression of investigations

About You

Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline. This may include accounting or commerce paired with completed or commenced CPA/CA qualifications. You will also have a sound understanding/knowledge of general accounting principles, financial analysis and audit paired with relevant investigative accounting insolvency/audit work experience.

You Will Also Demonstrate

  • The ability to plan, deliver and monitor small to medium sized projects.
  • An ability to draw out and verify information using a variety of techniques, including asking probing questions.
  • Strong analytical skills. A desire to get to the bottom of a problem and drawing evidence-based conclusions, by navigating data used in a variety of accounting systems.
  • Demonstrated experience presenting information to different audiences through excellent written skills and verbal communication skills.

View the position description for more information or click 'apply' to start your application. Applications close at 11:59pm AEST Sunday 14 September 2025

Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Temporary
Job function
  • Finance and Sales
Industries
  • Government Administration

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