Financial Investigator/Forensic Accountant

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ASIC Full time
Overview

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) is dedicated to investigating suspected misconduct and taking decisive enforcement actions in response to alleged breaches of financial services and credit laws.

Location and term
  • Location – All locations considered
  • Temporary 12-month Full-Time role
  • Salary: $94,198 - $112,011 (depending on experience), plus 15.4% superannuation
  • 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. If you are passionate about upholding the integrity of the financial services industry, we want you to be a part of our dynamic team.

The role

As a Forensic Investigator/Forensic Accountant, 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 transform 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.
  • Skillfully manage multiple cases to facilitate the smooth progression of investigations.
About You / Qualifications

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

  • 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 with a focus on evidence-based conclusions, navigating data used in various accounting systems.
  • Demonstrated experience presenting information to different audiences through excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Application information

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


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