About Grant Thornton Australia
Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently‐owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.
Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to 'Reach for Remarkable' by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.
In Australia, we're proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.
Benefits & Perks
* Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days.
* Define your career on your terms with clear, genuine prospects for progression.
* 9‐day fortnight with no salary reduction.
* Funded professional membership and study assistance.
* Up to 26 weeks' paid parental leave | paid secondary carers' leave.
* Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts.
* And many more!
About This Role
We are looking for a Senior Associate or Manager to join our collegiate, inclusive Forensic Accounting team in Brisbane.
You will apply your experience and expertise across a broad range of forensic engagements, including contentious valuations, commercial loss and damage claims, insurance events, accounting reviews and investigations. Our Brisbane team primarily undertakes dispute advisory assignments, and does not focus on investigations or fraud matters.
There are extensive opportunities for career progression in this role – you'll enjoy a high level of autonomy and visibility, with direct access to Partners and opportunity to develop both personally and professionally, on your own terms.
Recent Projects
* Valuation of a minority interest in a large Queensland‐based manufacturer as part of Shareholder Oppression proceedings.
* Assessment of economic loss in large insurance litigation claims.
* Expert accounting input and assistance to support class action proceedings.
* Complex valuations for family law and estate disputes.
* Disputes arising under a purchase and sale agreement for the sale of a chain of retail stores, requiring Expert Determination.
* Review of transactions over multiple financial years to identify misreporting of transactions and alleged fraud.
Key Responsibilities
* Advise on a broad range of forensic engagements, including business valuations, commercial loss and damage claims, insurance events, and accounting reviews and investigations – involving preparation of detailed calculations, financial analysis and drafting of reports.
* Build and maintain beneficial stakeholder relationships, including active communication with instructing solicitors and clients.
* Undertake detailed review and analysis of the financial performance of businesses and provide meaningful interpretation.
* Participate in business development and practice management activities.
Required Skills and Experience
* CA / CPA / CFA qualification.
* Professional accounting experience gained within a public practice environment.
* Strong analytical skills and mindset, complemented by lateral and critical thinking capability.
* Conscientious with a strong degree of accuracy and keen eye for detail.
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
* Well‐developed skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Desirable
* Ideally, candidates with a forensic accounting background should have experience preparing valuation reports and/or commercial loss and damage reports for disputes.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.
Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact Sarah McGrory from our Talent Acquisition team at gttalentscouts@au.gt.com.
As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.
Grant Thornton's culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to 'Reach for Remarkable' by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience. With us, you'll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step.
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