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Manager - Forensics & Integrity Services - Forensic Accountant
The opportunity
As our Manager within the Forensics & Integrity Services (Forensics) team you will be working on some of the largest, high-profile disputes, investigations and regulatory matters in one of the most exciting areas of professional services. You will work alongside an experienced leadership group that is focused on driving growth in the market. EY’s Forensics professionals help organisations protect and restore enterprise and financial reputation. We assist organisations to investigate facts, resolve disputes and manage regulatory challenges, and we put integrity at the heart of compliance programs to better manage ethical and reputational risks.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary Oceania Forensics team including accountants, risk managers, technology specialists and former regulatory and law enforcement professionals.
This is a hybrid position based in Naarm – Melbourne. This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Australia. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.
Your key responsibilities
- Leading a team on engagements such as disputes, fraud and misconduct investigations or regulatory matters.
- Conducting a wide range of tasks including financial analysis, document review and reporting.
- Working closely with major clients to understand complex forensic accounting issues and ensuring high quality project delivery.
- Liaising with key stakeholders, including corporate clients, lawyers, insurers and Partners.
- Drafting investigation and dispute related / expert witness reports, ensuring high quality project delivery.
- Contributing to the development of the Forensics team as a whole.
Skills and attributes for success
Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.
- Previous work experience as a forensic accountant, corporate compliance or risk management professional or external auditor.
- Experience working in a professional services environment.
- Membership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (“CAANZ”) (or equivalent) or be undertaking studies to be admitted to CAANZ.
- A strong client service focus and ability to develop client relationships.
- High analytical focus, a drive for professional scepticism and an appetite for professional development.
- Report writing skills and excellent attention to detail.
- High proficiency with excel and financial models.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.
- Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
- Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
- A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
- Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.
Acknowledgement of Country
EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous
Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
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