We are currently looking for an experienced Forensic Accountant, with at least 5 years' post qualification experience to join our team in London. The successful candidate will work as part of a team on interesting projects for a diverse range of clients across EMEA.
What you will do in the role:
1. Conduct financial and forensic investigation aspects of client projects, to uncover specific issues or incidents such as fraud, misconduct, or violations of policies or regulations, and provide a written report of findings.
2. Lead and deliver financial and forensic investigations projects, with limited supervision. This will include scoping projects and assisting in the preparation of proposals; defining case strategies in conjunction with senior colleagues; and reviewing the work of junior colleagues, where required.
3. Conduct in-depth scrutiny and interrogate accounting records and transactions to identify anomalies and elements of fraud and prepare client-ready reports.
4. Critically examine specific act(s), or a given case/scenario, and provide a report regarding the fact and circumstances surrounding the illegal act(s) in accordance with applicable laws.
5. Conduct investigations to establish fact patterns and character of the fraud, the level of breach, the amount of the loss or damage, and the source of the fraud.
6. Ability and availability to travel to client sites internationally for on the ground interviews and investigations.
7. Manage all aspects of client engagements including resource requirements, project workflow and budgeting.
8. Lead the preparation and drafting of expert witness reports, analyses, and other client deliverables for use in litigation, arbitration, and mediation and for communicating to clients.
9. Conduct the final quality control review of reports and other client deliverables.
10. Work with the senior team on practice management and business development.
The experience and skills you will need to be considered for the role:
1. An accountancy qualification from a recognised professional accounting body.
2. Post qualification experience of 5+ years in investigations and forensic accounting.
3. An investigative mindset and the ability to prioritise potential issues for investigation.
4. Experience of communicating financial information to a non-specialist audience.
5. A flexible approach and ability to manage a number of assignments at the same time and against tight deadlines.
6. Team player who actively shares knowledge across the business and supports colleagues from a non-financial background.
7. Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to synthesise information from several sources and draw coherent, well-evidenced conclusions.
8. Excellent project management skills, managing and prioritising multiple tasks and deadlines across clients.
9. Well-developed report writing skills including writing expert witness reports.
10. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
11. Effective interpersonal and team management skills.
12. High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
What you can expect from us:
1. The opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of client work with a talented team of experts plus the opportunity to travel internationally.
2. A competitive salary in the range of £70,000-£80,000 and great benefits including private medical insurance and pension with Royal London.
3. Support throughout your career with mentoring and training.
4. A fantastic new office in Mayfair, plus hybrid working.
About us:
K2 Integrity is the preeminent risk, compliance, investigations, and monitoring firm-built by industry leaders, driven by interdisciplinary teams, and supported by cutting-edge technology to safeguard our clients' operations, reputations, and economic security. K2 Integrity represents the merger of K2 Intelligence, an industry-leading investigative, compliance, and cyber defence services firm founded in 2009 by Jeremy M. Kroll and Jules B. Kroll, the originator of the modern corporate investigations industry, and Financial Integrity Network (FIN), a premier strategic advisory firm founded by Juan Zarate and Chip Poncy dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial integrity goals. K2 Integrity leverages unmatched multidisciplinary experience to develop cutting-edge solutions, stimulate business opportunities, and shape global economic security in a complex world. Whether it's protecting clients' assets or navigating the complex financial regulatory landscape to help clients identify, manage, and mitigate risk, K2 Integrity is an advisor trusted to meet and exceed clients' goals in a rapidly changing world. To learn more about how K2 Integrity is revolutionising the management of risk, visit our website, www.k2integrity.com.
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