Job Description
About the Team
Our Forensic team assists clients in detecting and responding to fraud, bribery,
corruption, money laundering, misconduct, and other financial crime issues, as well as
resolving commercial disputes. We help clients protect their businesses by identifying
discrepancies in facts and figures, non-compliant behaviours, and advising on legal and
regulatory requirements. Applying forensic techniques, investigation, intelligence,
technology, and industry expertise, we help prevent and resolve commercial disputes,
fraud, misconduct, and regulatory breaches.
Your Opportunity:
As a Forensic Data Analytics Manager specialising in wage compliance, you will play a
pivotal role in helping our clients identify and remediate breaches against an employer’s
Enterprise Agreement, Modern Award, National Employment Standards or jurisdictional
based long service leave legislation.
We’re looking for passionate data analysts driven by purpose and precision to make a
real different in people’s lives. Wage compliance isn’t just about numbers, it’s about
making sure every worker receives their fair entitlements.
You will be leveraging your experience in business analysis, data investigation, and
analytic skills to identify, investigate, quantify, and report on wage underpayment
matters.
Working with a diverse team of data analysts and subject matter specialists, your work
will help uncover discrepancies, support ethical business practices, and uphold the
rights of workers across Australia.
Responsibilities
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Manage the technical design and development of analysis models (SQL or Excel) to identify and quantify wage compliance risks.
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Work with subject matter specialists to understand business requirements, resolve ambiguous inputs and identify relevant data sources.
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Collaborate with clients to identify the root causes of wage compliance issues and establish remediation plans.
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Review data quality and determine impacted cohorts.
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Conduct testing, analyse root causes and assess potential fixes.
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Document findings and prepare working papers and reports to support analysis outcomes.
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Support proposal development and contribute to broader business development activities.
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Assist in developing internal data analytics assets and tools.
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Provide coaching and mentorship to team members.
Experience
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Experience analysing large and complex payroll and time‑and‑attendance datasets to identify and quantify wage compliance issues.
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Minimum of four years’ experience developing SQL, Alteryx or Excel‑based data models.
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Proven track record in leading small teams of data analysts, including task allocation, guidance and quality review.
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Skilled in translating complex business and legal requirements into clear technical specifications, and preparing written reports or methodologies for presentation to regulators and legal representatives.
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Strong project management capability with the ability to manage competing priorities and timelines.
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Background in professional services is preferred.
Qualifications
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Desired tertiary qualifications in a combination of business disciplines (e.g.,
finance, accounting, law) and technical disciplines (e.g., engineering, IT,
computing).
Additional Information
KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.
Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.
At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.
Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.
At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.
KPMG Australia: grow with us!
