Snr Consultant

About the Role

Our Forensic Accounting & Advisory Services practice undertakes a wide range of engagements, including 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 (3-5 years experience), 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. 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

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

Our Benefits

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 paid parental leave

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

• Annual paid volunteer hours

• 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 7,900 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 recognised 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 and connect with us on Twitter ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook and LinkedIn .

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, 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.