Financial Investigator/Forensic Accountant

2 days ago

Perth, Western Australia ASIC Full time
Overview

At ASIC, 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. The Forensic Accounting Services team (FAS) investigates suspected misconduct and takes enforcement actions in response to alleged breaches of financial services and credit laws.

Location: All locations considered

Salary: $94,198 - $112,011 (depending on experience), plus 15.4% superannuation

Employment type: Temporary 12-month Full-Time role

Applications close: 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.

We are looking for motivated individuals who want to uphold the integrity of the financial services industry and contribute to a more compliant and ethical landscape.

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 include 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 interviewing and gathering information or documents from 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 obtain 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 (e.g., accounting or commerce) with completed or commenced CPA/CA qualifications.
  • A sound understanding of general accounting principles, financial analysis and audit, plus relevant investigative accounting or 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 probing questions.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive evidence-based conclusions from data across various accounting systems.
  • Demonstrated experience presenting information to different audiences through excellent written and verbal communication.

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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