Job Description

The Offer

• Flexible working options
• Opportunity to make a positive impact

The Job

The Role

As a Forensic Accountant, you will bring your specialized skills to a variety of clients, providing in-depth financial investigations, fraud analysis, and expert witness testimony when required. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking a flexible, project-based role where you can apply your expertise to high-impact cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive financial investigations, including fraud analysis, asset tracing, and financial report evaluation.
• Provide clear, unbiased financial insights to legal teams, businesses, and government bodies in areas such as fraud detection, economic damage, and financial disputes.
• Prepare detailed reports and deliver expert witness testimony, clearly presenting findings in legal and corporate settings.
• Stay updated on the latest techniques in forensic accounting, including industry standards and emerging tools, to provide high-quality, relevant insights.

Key Areas of Focus

• Investigate cases of embezzlement, asset misappropriation, and financial discrepancies.
• Offer in-depth analysis for cases involving financial damages, including business interruption and valuation disputes.
• Identify and trace assets in cases of fraud, divorce, or bankruptcy proceedings.
• Evaluate financial records and internal controls for compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide objective, well-supported reports to assist in litigation and settlement discussions.

What's on Offer?

• Flexible, project-based work that allows you to accept assignments on a freelance basis.
• Opportunities to work with reputable clients on high-impact cases within the legal and corporate sectors.
• A professional network that supports expert-led consulting services, emphasizing integrity, accuracy, and client satisfaction.

The Profile

Qualifications

• UK-recognized certification in accounting, with a focus on forensic accounting or fraud examination.
• Strong analytical abilities to conduct thorough investigations and present findings with clarity and precision.
• Background in expert witness services or financial consulting is beneficial.
• Recognized accounting qualifications in the UK (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in forensic accounting or fraud examination.
• Proven track record in forensic accounting, ideally with experience in fraud investigations, financial disputes, or litigation support.
• Skilled in producing evidence-based reports, with the ability to explain findings to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Prior experience as an expert witness or consultant in legal or corporate contexts is highly valued.

The Employer

Our client specializes in connecting legal firms, NGOs, and government organizations with the most suitable expert witnesses for their unique cases. Our client ensures precise expertise to support critical legal matters with reliability and precision.

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