Senior Consultant, Disputes Advisory

Our Forensic Accounting & Advisory Services practice undertakes a wide range of engagements, including complex commercial disputes, litigation support and expert witness engagements, business valuations, fraud investigations and financial investigations. Our clients include nearly all of the major global financial institutions, private equity houses, law firms and many corporates.

As a Senior Consultant, you will supervise, execute and complete client engagements, with responsibility for conducting accounting and financial analysis, and presenting your findings in a written form. You will have visibility across the whole engagement, allowing you to appreciate how each aspect of the engagement comes together to deliver a high-quality final product. In line with the complexity of the matter, you will be assisted by and supervise the work of junior staff. You will work directly with senior members of the team who will support and guide you throughout the engagement. Your professional development will be enhanced through internal and external training, on-the-job coaching and mentoring. You will develop a strong knowledge of the legal process, especially with regard to litigation and providing expert opinions, while making use of your established analytical, accounting and finance skills.

What You'll Do

Conduct financial analysis using Microsoft Excel and other tools to solve problems, include loss and damage assessment

Review information received and identify further information required to complete the analysis

Analyse and interpret large volumes of information, including accounting, financial and banking records

Review financial statements for compliance with Australian Accounting Standards

Undertake research into companies and industries using Capital IQ and other data sources

Prepare expert reports, client reports and presentations that detail project scope, methodology and findings

Interact and meet with clients, including lawyers, in house counsel and senior accounting personnel

Develop project planning and management skills

Supervise the work of junior staff and provide coaching to junior team members

Undertake networking and marketing activities to develop professional contacts

Assist senior team members with new business development activities

Contribute to company initiatives and team development activities

How You'll Grow

Be part of a global team of experts - with more experts in Who's Who Legal than any other firm

Opportunity to work for a leading international consulting firm

Small client teams which will enable you to get more closely involved with pitches and often have direct access to our key decision makers, both internal and external

Dynamic and entrepreneurial team, with real opportunity to grow and improve the team

Regular industry based training sessions to enhance your professional development

Support from experienced senior members of the team to discuss current projects, brainstorm ideas to solve complex problems and provide general advice around our systems and processes

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related disciplines

Completed or working towards an Australian or internationally recognised professional accounting qualification

3-5 years of professional accounting experience, including experience such as forensic accounting, business valuations, auditing and/or management accounting

Strong understanding of, and interest in, forensic accounting

Proficiency in both written and spoken English required

Experience in writing reports

Excellent analytical and quantitative skills

Detailed knowledge of accounting principles

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office applications

Adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment

Strong attention to detail and ability to handle and analyse complex financial information

Experience of leading small teams

Ability to work on multiple client matters at one time

Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Ability to work with senior team members and the client in demanding, deadline-driven situations

Strong work ethic and integrity, and high level of professionalism

This role may require travel to client and FTI offices

Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

Attractive remuneration

18 weeks parental leave

Medical insurance program (corporate membership) for individual and dependent(s)

Corporate matching for charitable donations

Flexible working arrangements

Fresh fruits, snacks, and drinks

Employee Assistance Program ("EAP") – free to all employees and their immediate families

Monthly Health & Wellbeing program including fitness subsidies

Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave

About FTI Consulting

What makes us unique? With more than 8,000+ employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.

FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on LinkedIn .

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color , national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Additional Information

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