Manager - Forensic Accountant & Data Analyst

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Hall Chadwick Full time $80,000 - $240,000 per year

Hall Chadwick is one of Australia's leading mid-tier chartered accounting firms, providing professional services in Insolvency, Audit, Business Services Advisory, Tax, and Forensic Accounting.

We are currently seeking a Forensic Accountant Manager or Senior Manager with strong data analytics and forensic technology capabilities to join our growing Brisbane team. This is a leadership role offering the opportunity to manage a small team of forensic accountants, work closely with the partner-in-charge, and represent the firm in client engagements, including with lawyers and other professional stakeholders.

You will lead the design, implementation, and execution of forensic engagements, including data-driven investigations, financial modelling, and reporting aligned with relevant Court guidelines. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of forensic accounting expertise, technical skills, and strong interpersonal capabilities to manage both internal teams and external relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage forensic accounting and valuation assignments across a range of dispute and litigation matters.
  • Represent the firm in client meetings and marketing activities.
  • Identify business development opportunities
  • Conduct forensic accounting and valuation assignments across a range of dispute and litigation matters.
  • Apply data analytics to support investigations, financial modelling, and damage quantification. Extract, clean, and analyse large datasets from various sources (e.g., accounting systems, databases). Develop dashboards and visualisations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, R Shiny or similar to present findings clearly and effectively.
  • Manage and mentor a small team of forensic accountants, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of reports.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, timely reports.
  • Support investigations and discovery projects for the Insolvency division.
  • Contribute to expert testimony preparation and court proceedings.

Our assignments include:

  • Valuations for disputes (e.g., contractual fallouts, shareholder disputes, family law, compulsory acquisitions).
  • Quantification of damages (e.g., commercial and insurance litigation, institutional abuse matters, class actions).
  • Investigations into fraud and systemic issues.
  • Complex financial modelling and scenario analysis.
  • Financial investigations.

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.
  • CA / CPA qualified.
  • Minimum 6 years' experience in forensics, audit, valuations, or data analytics.
  • Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead teams.
  • Strong technical skills in Excel, and experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python or R is highly desirable.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Us?

At Hall Chadwick, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment with exposure to high-profile matters and complex assignments. You'll be part of a team that values professional development, innovation, and commercial acumen.

If this sounds like you, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the role.

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