Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our team as Director of Accounting Advisory Services. In this role, you will be responsible for leading client engagements and conducting accounting and financial analysis.
You will have day-to-day management responsibilities across relevant workstreams assisted by and supervising the work of junior team members.
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 accounting advisory process, especially with regard to application of accounting standards, problem definition, and solution development.
* Develop problem definitions and design solutions considering reporting, compliance, and commercial objectives
* Apply detailed knowledge of IFRS and other relevant accounting pronouncements
* Review contracts and other information received and identify further information required to complete the analysis
* Analyse and interpret highly complex information, including accounting, financial, and other business records
* Draft client reports and presentations that detail project scope, methodology, and findings
* Day-to-day contact with clients
* Develop project planning and management skills
* Supervise the work of junior staff and provide coaching to junior team members
* Develop client relationships through execution and begin to develop a broader professional network
* Assist senior team members with new business development activities
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines
* CA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
* Professional accounting experience, including experience such as audit or other assurance
* Strong understanding of and interest in technical accounting advisory and the related compliance and commercial implications
* Proficiency in both written and spoken English
* Experience in writing reports
* Excellent language and interpretive skills
* Strong analytical and process analysis skills
* Detailed knowledge of accounting principles
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
* Thirst for knowledge and ability to learn and develop quickly
* 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 self-manage and deal with competing time demands
* 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
Benefits
* Attractive remuneration, including discretionary bonuses available to all employees
* 18 weeks paid gender-neutral parental leave with full superannuation contributions throughout paid and unpaid leave
* Flexible working arrangements
* Financial support to obtain work-related professional qualification, such as CA, CPA, or CFA, and other
* Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave (up to 12 days)
* Corporate discount available for health insurance, including dependent(s)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free to all employees and their immediate families
* 35 hours per year for approved pro bono matters
* Special leave - 2 days per year of a cultural or religious holiday that is not treated as a public holiday in Australia
* FTI Work Perks: our discount program that provides a wide range of corporate offers, savings, and wellbeing resources
* Monthly Health & Wellbeing program including fitness subsidies
* Annual paid volunteer hours
* Corporate matching for charitable donations
* Opportunity to join our Reconciliation Action Plan - working group; FTI's Women's Initiative Network (FTI WIN); Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and Corporate Citizenship committees
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