The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is recruiting for the permanent Associate Forensic Accountant position within the State Forensic Capability.

The Associate Forensic Accountant will apply technical forensic accounting expertise to financial crime investigations and independently lead assigned forensic investigations or defined workstreams within complex matters.

• Leading assigned forensic investigations or defined workstreams within complex financial crime matters
• Gathering, validating and analysing financial intelligence and evidence
• Identifying discrepancies, patterns, financial crime indicators and typologies
• Financial profiling and analysis of banking accounts and transactions
• Preparing legally defensible forensic reports and affidavits
• Supporting criminal investigations, prosecutions and asset forfeiture processes
• Assisting in legal proceedings, including presenting forensic findings in court
• Liaising with law enforcement agencies and prosecutors
• Providing technical guidance to Junior Forensic Accountants
• Conducting first-level technical reviews and quality assurance of forensic reports
• Supporting the blocking of proceeds of criminal activity, where applicable, in terms of section 34 of the FIC Act

The approved role profile also identifies knowledge relevant to financial crime investigations, including financial profiling, anti-money laundering protocols, blockchain analysis, banking account and transaction analysis, forensic interviewing, forensic report and affidavit writing and legal proceeding testimony.

• Honours Degree in Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Internal Audit or Criminal Law
• At least three years’ forensic investigations experience, focused on criminal matters, financial crime and proceeds of crime
• Practical experience in collating, analysing and preparing forensic financial evidence in support of criminal investigations, prosecutions and asset forfeiture processes
• Experience in multi-agency or law enforcement environments and preparation of court-ready investigative outputs

The FIC is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our employment targets and our commitment to diversifying our workforce. As part of our recruitment and selection process, persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All appointments are subject to satisfactory reference checks and security clearance.