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Expression of Interest – Forensic Services
At BDO, our Forensic Services team in 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 and high-profile matters, including disputes, litigation, investigations and regulatory challenges, through services such as:
Forensic accounting and fraud investigations
Fraud detection and prevention
Litigation support and dispute-related engagements
Asset tracing
Support in regulatory matters and legal proceedings
Fraud risk framework reviews
AML/CTF Independent Reviews
Payroll compliance audits
Quantification of losses
Independent expert reports
About the opportunity
We are inviting Expressions of Interest from professionals interested in joining our Forensic Services team in Perth across multiple levels, from Analyst through to Director.
Whether you are earlier in your career and looking to deepen your exposure to forensic accounting and investigations, or you are a more senior practitioner ready to lead engagements, mentor teams and contribute to practice growth, we would love to hear from you.
Depending on your level, you may have the opportunity to:
Lead or support engagements across forensic accounting, investigations and dispute-related engagements
Oversee or assist in the collection, review and analysis of financial and non-financial information
Contribute to loss quantification assessments, litigation support, asset tracing and investigative assignments
Prepare and review high-quality reports and client deliverables
Perform detailed research and analysis to identify anomalies, red flags and potential misconduct
Support legal and regulatory proceedings through the preparation of financial analysis and expert materials
Work collaboratively with clients, legal advisers and internal stakeholders
Strengthen team capability through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing
Contribute to business development initiatives and the ongoing growth of the Forensic Services practice
About you
We are interested in hearing from candidates with experience in forensic accounting, or from adjoining backgrounds such as audit, corporate finance, insolvency, business services, investigations or advisory.
You will likely bring:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting or a related discipline
CA or CPA qualification (or progress towards completion), where applicable
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and the ability to work through complex information
A high degree of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality when managing sensitive matters
The ability to build strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders
For more senior levels, we would also value:
Demonstrated experience leading forensic accounting engagements or dispute-related matters
Experience preparing and/or reviewing expert reports
Strong technical capability and the ability to guide others
Proven people leadership, mentoring and coaching skills
A commercial mindset and interest in contributing to practice development
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]
