Financial Investigator (Forensic Accountant) Job in Northbridge Recruiting by Government of Western Australia

Financial Investigator (Forensic Accountant) Operations Directorate

Are you ready to join a premier integrity agency? The Corruption and Crime Commission is seeking your skills and experience to join our elite Investigations team as a Forensic Accountant investigating unexplained wealth accumulated through unlawful means, serious misconduct and corruption.

This pool recruitment process will remain open for a period of 12 months from the conclusion of the recruitment breach period.

Applicants appointed to the pool may be considered for appointment to subsequent and similar vacancies, with contracts being offered for up to five years with possibility of a further contract and/or extension.

One full time position is currently available for immediate filling.

THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The Corruption and Crime Commission (the Commission) is a leading anti-corruption agency whose primary purpose is to improve the integrity of and reduce the incidence of serious misconduct and corruption in the Western Australian Public Sector. 

The Operations Directorate manages the Commission's investigative activities. The two business units, Investigations and Operations Support, work together to proactively identify and investigate allegations of serious misconduct and unexplained wealth. The focus of the Commission's investigations is on systemic and complex matters, many of which require the use of specialist capabilities.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Financial Investigator (Forensic Accountant) is responsible for actively participating in the conduct of financial investigations into allegations of unexplained wealth, criminal benefits, and serious and systemic misconduct within the Western Australia Public Sector, including the Western Australia Police. The position is responsible for the analysis of financial evidence and the production of comprehensive financial reports, as well as tactical and operational financial research and analysis activities. This position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team including other investigators, forensic accountants, analysts and support staff.

The Commission requires applicants to be Australian citizens or be immediately eligible for citizenship, and appointment is conditional on satisfactory completion of a rigorous security clearance process.

Applicants must also:

be available to work outside of normal business hours as required;

possess relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting or a related discipline and membership/ eligibility for membership of a professional accounting body in Australia.

The Commission will assess all aspects of the during the selection process and is committed to the professional development of its team and facilitating a work-life balance for all employees.

Our vision for learning and development communicates our aspiration for the future state of learning and development at the Commission: 

High-impact, strategic learning and development that encourages a collaborative and self-driven learning culture and equips employees with the skills to be successful now, in the future and beyond the Commission.

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

To learn more about the Commission and what we have to offer, please visit our or you can follow us on .

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITION?

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the “Apply for Job” button and attach the following:

A current and comprehensive CV which includes:

the names and contact details (phone number and email address) of two recent, work-related referees and

confirmation of a tertiary qualification in accounting or a related discipline and membership/eligibility for membership to a professional accounting body in Australia.

A two page statement addressing the role specific capability requirements from the Job Description Form (JDF) as listed below:

Experience in planning and conducting complex financial investigations.

Demonstrated ability to prepare and present detailed financial investigation reports.

Applications must be submitted online – hard copy, late or proforma applications will not be accepted.

If you are having any problems with submitting your application on RAMS, you may call Human Resources on 9215 4888.

NB: Interviews are tentatively scheduled to be held during the week commencing 13 November 2023. (subject to change)

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Position Title Financial Investigator (Forensic Accountant) Agency Corruption and Crime Commission Salary Location Northbridge Unit/Division Operations Directorate Branch Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. Pool Ref 58 Closing Date Position Title Financial Investigator (Forensic Accountant) Branch Location Northbridge Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Closing Date Salary Agency Corruption and Crime Commission Company Information Description

Are you ready to join a premier integrity agency? The Corruption and Crime Commission is seeking your skills and experience to join our elite Investigations team as a Forensic Accountant investigating unexplained wealth accumulated through unlawful means, serious misconduct and corruption.

This pool recruitment process will remain open for a period of 12 months from the conclusion of the recruitment breach period.

Applicants appointed to the pool may be considered for appointment to subsequent and similar vacancies, with contracts being offered for up to five years with possibility of a further contract and/or extension.

One full time position is currently available for immediate filling.

THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The Corruption and Crime Commission (the Commission) is a leading anti-corruption agency whose primary purpose is to improve the integrity of and reduce the incidence of serious misconduct and corruption in the Western Australian Public Sector. 

The Operations Directorate manages the Commission's investigative activities. The two business units, Investigations and Operations Support, work together to proactively identify and investigate allegations of serious misconduct and unexplained wealth. The focus of the Commission's investigations is on systemic and complex matters, many of which require the use of specialist capabilities.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Financial Investigator (Forensic Accountant) is responsible for actively participating in the conduct of financial investigations into allegations of unexplained wealth, criminal benefits, and serious and systemic misconduct within the Western Australia Public Sector, including the Western Australia Police. The position is responsible for the analysis of financial evidence and the production of comprehensive financial reports, as well as tactical and operational financial research and analysis activities. This position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team including other investigators, forensic accountants, analysts and support staff.

The Commission requires applicants to be Australian citizens or be immediately eligible for citizenship, and appointment is conditional on satisfactory completion of a rigorous security clearance process.

Applicants must also:

be available to work outside of normal business hours as required;

possess relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting or a related discipline and membership/ eligibility for membership of a professional accounting body in Australia.

The Commission will assess all aspects of the during the selection process and is committed to the professional development of its team and facilitating a work-life balance for all employees.

Our vision for learning and development communicates our aspiration for the future state of learning and development at the Commission: 

High-impact, strategic learning and development that encourages a collaborative and self-driven learning culture and equips employees with the skills to be successful now, in the future and beyond the Commission.

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

To learn more about the Commission and what we have to offer, please visit our or you can follow us on .

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITION?

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the “Apply for Job” button and attach the following:

A current and comprehensive CV which includes:

the names and contact details (phone number and email address) of two recent, work-related referees and

confirmation of a tertiary qualification in accounting or a related discipline and membership/eligibility for membership to a professional accounting body in Australia.

A two page statement addressing the role specific capability requirements from the Job Description Form (JDF) as listed below:

Experience in planning and conducting complex financial investigations.

Demonstrated ability to prepare and present detailed financial investigation reports.

Applications must be submitted online – hard copy, late or proforma applications will not be accepted.

If you are having any problems with submitting your application on RAMS, you may call Human Resources on 9215 4888.

NB: Interviews are tentatively scheduled to be held during the week commencing 13 November 2023. (subject to change)

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