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The Forensic Services team at BDO Perth forms part of our Advisory practice, delivering specialised forensic accounting and expert advisory services to clients across the Government, Private, and Not-for-Profit sectors.
We support clients in addressing a broad range of complex matters, including disputes, litigation, investigations, and regulatory challenges, through services such as:
- Forensic accounting and fraud investigations
- Preparation and review of expert reports
- Litigation support and consulting engagements
- Asset tracing
- Support in dispute resolution, regulatory matters, and legal proceedings
- Fraud risk framework reviews
- Risk assessment and prevention
Current Opportunity
We are looking for a Director to join the Forensic Services team in Perth. You will lead forensic accounting engagements, support litigation matters, and contribute to building team capability in a permanent role with flexible work arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of forensic accounting engagements and provide expert advisory support
Prepare, review, and contribute to expert reports for litigation and dispute resolution matters
Support legal and regulatory proceedings through the preparation of financial analyses
Provide technical oversight and guidance on forensic accounting methodologies and approaches
Lead forensic investigations, providing strategic direction and ensuring high-quality outcomes
Lead and support engagement teams, ensuring high-quality outcomes are delivered within agreed scope and timeframes
Coach, mentor, and develop team members to enhance overall forensic capability
Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties, including legal advisors and clients
Support senior leadership in business development activities
Contribute to the growth of the Forensics practice
About you
Demonstrated expertise in forensic accounting, ideally developed within consulting, advisory, or professional services environments
Experience in the preparation and/or review of expert reports
Proven ability to undertake financial analysis in the context of litigation or dispute matters
Strong technical capability, with the ability to provide guidance and enhance team capability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in the preparation of expert reports and advisory deliverables
Demonstrated capability and willingness to mentor, coach, and develop junior team members
Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting or a related field; professional certifications will be highly regarded
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).
We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
