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About the Role
BDO Perth is seeking a Senior Analyst to join our growing Forensic Services team. Working alongside experienced forensic specialists, you'll be involved in a range of forensic accounting, investigations, disputes, financial crime and misconduct engagements across public and private sector clients.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the delivery of forensic accounting, investigation and dispute engagements.
Collect, review and analyse financial and non-financial data.
Identify anomalies, trends, risks and potential misconduct through detailed analysis.
Prepare working papers, reports, chronologies, data summaries and client deliverables.
Conduct research into fraud, financial crime, misconduct and regulatory matters.
Support engagement planning, information gathering, testing and reporting activities.
Assist with the preparation of proposals and scoping documents.
Build strong client relationships through timely and professional service delivery.
Contribute to team initiatives and support junior team members where required.
Undertake research and analytical work to collect, collate and present evidence and findings to stakeholders, tribunals and courts where required.
Desirable Technical and education requirements:
3–5 years' relevant experience in Forensic Accounting, Audit, Insolvency, Risk Advisory or a related field.
Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Law or a related discipline.
CA or CPA qualified (or working towards completion).
Certificate III in Investigative Services.
Certificate IV in Government (Investigation).
Professional certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and/or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) are highly regarded.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information.
Demonstrated experience assisting in the preparation of high-quality reports and client deliverables.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, with advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
High level of integrity, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
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]
Skills Required
- 3-5 years' relevant experience in Forensic Accounting, Audit, Insolvency, Risk Advisory or a related field
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Law or a related discipline
- CA or CPA qualified (or working towards completion)
- Certificate III in Investigative Services
- Certificate IV in Government (Investigation)
- Professional certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and/or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information
- Demonstrated experience assisting in the preparation of high-quality reports and client deliverables
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, with advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities
- High level of integrity, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters
What We Do
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients seeking audit, tax and advisory services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes from large corporate organisations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across an array of industry sectors. At BDO, we are guided by our values that are the foundation of what we deliver: IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST. This is about delivering ideas and advice that create value; quality-driven people who are motivated by providing exceptional client service; and being trusted to get the job done. Talk to us today.
