Job Description

Forensic Accountant

Job brief

We are seeking a skilled Forensic Accountant to meticulously review our financial records and identify any discrepancies or inaccuracies.

As a Forensic Accountant, your primary responsibility will be to conduct thorough forensic research and analysis of our company\xe2\x80\x99s financial data to uncover potential instances of fraud or revenue loss. Your success in this role will rely on your sharp investigative skills and extensive knowledge of accounting procedures.

Additionally, you will be responsible for organizing the financial evidence into comprehensive reports that will be valuable to attorneys and law officials.

Ultimately, you will play a critical role in developing risk reduction and fraud prevention measures to ensure the precise management of our company\xe2\x80\x99s finances.

Responsibilities

Review financial documents to identify inaccuracies

Analyze financial data and trace discrepancies

Forecast and prevent financial frauds

Report on revenue losses and damages from contract breaches

Investigate complex business cases to minimize risk

Provide litigation support and present findings to be used as trial evidence

Perform regular financial record audits to ensure compliance with the law

Ensure all accounting procedures follow legislation

Keep organized files of all legal cases

Attend court, when needed

Requirements and skills

Proven work experience as a Forensic Accountant,Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or relevant role

Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Experience with accounting and financial procedures

Understanding of forensic auditing procedures

Familiarity with accounting software and spreadsheets

Strong investigative and analytical skills

Excellent numeracy skills with an ability to spot inaccuracies

The ability to handle confidential information

BSc degree in Accounting or Finance, preferably with a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification

Additional qualification in Economic Crime Investigation or Law Enforcement will be a plus

Frequently asked questions

What does a Forensic Accountant do?

A Forensic Accountant collects and analyzes financial evidence for use in court, identifying inaccuracies, tracing discrepancies, and preventing financial fraud.

What are the duties and responsibilities of a Forensic Accountant?

The duties of a Forensic Accountant include reviewing financial documents, analyzing financial data, tracing discrepancies, forecasting and preventing financial frauds, investigating complex business cases, providing litigation support, and ensuring compliance with accounting procedures.

What makes a good Forensic Accountant?

A good Forensic Accountant possesses attention to detail, strong analytical skills, knowledge of accounting principles, familiarity with forensic auditing procedures, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Who does a Forensic Accountant work with?

A Forensic Accountant works with business owners, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and fraud investigators to uncover financial evidence and support legal proceedings.

What skills should a Forensic Accountant have?

A Forensic Accountant should have skills in financial analysis, accounting procedures, investigative techniques, numeracy, attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to handle confidential information.

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