Job Description

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.

RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.

Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values – integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.

Who we are:

RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world’s 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

About the role:

As a Consultant or Senior Consultant within our Sydney Fraud and Forensic Services practice, you will work with a high-performing team that supports organisations in addressing complex financial, regulatory and ethical challenges while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct.

You will contribute to a wide range of engagements including investigations, dispute advisory, financial analysis and integrity advisory services across corporate, government and not-for-profit clients. Additionally, you will partner with lawyers to assist their clients in highly sensitive matters.

This role is suited to professionals with experience or strong interest in forensic accounting, investigations, restructuring, distressed situations, corporate finance or audit, who are seeking to apply their analytical and commercial skills to complex advisory matters.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting investigation engagements, including inquiries into fraud, corruption, misconduct, financial irregularities and other unethical or unlawful behaviours.
• Assisting with investigations conducted to a civil or criminal standard, supporting internal disciplinary proceedings, regulatory inquiries, law enforcement investigations and potential litigation.
• Preparing structured advice and investigative reports, including analysis and documentation that may support legal proceedings or regulatory actions.
• Reviewing financial records, transactions and contracts, identifying irregularities and analysing complex financial information.
• Assisting in quantifying financial losses or damages in commercial disputes and litigation matters.
• Contributing to integrity advisory engagements, including fraud and corruption risk assessments, governance reviews and development of fraud control frameworks.
• Supporting the design and review of integrity policies, compliance frameworks and internal controls to help organisations prevent misconduct and strengthen organisational culture.
• Conducting financial analysis and data review, working alongside specialists in forensic data analytics and forensic technology.
• Assisting with project delivery and engagement management, including coordinating tasks, managing timelines and contributing to high-quality deliverables.
• Supporting client relationship management and business development activities, including proposal preparation and thought leadership.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to high-profile investigations, disputes and integrity advisory engagements
• The opportunity to work with legal teams, regulators, boards and senior management
• Development of forensic accounting, investigative and dispute advisory skills
• Collaboration with specialists in data analytics, forensic technology and risk advisory
• Structured training, mentoring and support for professional qualifications
• A clear career pathway within a growing forensic advisory practice.

About you:

We recognise that strong forensic professionals often come from a variety of backgrounds. Candidates with experience in audit, restructuring, insolvency, corporate finance, advisory or investigations (including law enforcement or regulatory backgrounds) are encouraged to apply.

Your experience may include:

• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in areas such as forensic accounting, audit, investigations, restructuring, corporate finance or advisory.
• Experience reviewing financial records and analysing complex financial data.
• Exposure to fraud, misconduct, regulatory, litigation or investigative matters (desirable but not essential).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify key financial and commercial issues.
• Excellent written communication and report writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• High attention to detail combined with strong conceptual thinking.
• A proactive mindset, professional curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Interest in investigations, dispute advisory, distressed situations or complex financial problem solving.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are advantageous but not essential:

• CA ANZ or CPA qualification completed or currently in progress
• A relevant tertiary qualification such as accounting, finance, economics, law, business or criminology
• Membership or interest in professional bodies such as the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists.
• Additional investigative or regulatory qualifications (e.g. Certificate III or IV in Investigative Services) are beneficial but not required.

Life at RSM:

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!

Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.

How to apply:

Please click on the “apply” button and complete our online application form.

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