[Hiring] Forensic Accountant @Charles Taylor

Role Description

The role of the forensic accountant is to resolve financial insurance losses, including but not limited to:

• Business interruption
• Product recall
• Product guarantee
• Cyber
• Fidelity
• Stock

This is achieved by investigating claims through the detailed analysis and review of:

• Accounting records
• Third party information
• General enquiries

Through methodical analysis of financial data and public information, you will:

• Evaluate and identify the real economic impact of the insured incident
• Enable the instructing party to minimize risks, protect assets, and make informed decisions

Upon completion of the review, the role extends to:

• Assessing the quantum
• Negotiating the quantum with brokers, lawyers, accountants, and corporate management

You will be part of the growing Charles Taylor Adjusting team offering forensic accounting services to both internal adjusters and external clients.

Throughout the process, you will be required to:

• Work closely with the claimant and the adjuster
• Collaborate with other consultants retained by the adjuster, such as construction consultants and engineers

The role will not be limited to financial documents; you will need to look beyond the numbers, which may include:

• Researching market trends
• Industry information
• Conducting interviews with business owners, employees, vendors, and customers

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and assess insured financial losses from inception to settlement
• Provide support and advice to policy holders in relation to their losses
• Examine claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions and other records to determine coverage in the event of a financial loss
• Service current clients
• Build relationships and undertake marketing activities to grow client base
• Investigate insurance claims by interviewing claimants and witnesses, obtaining official reports, inspecting physical damage, comparing claim information with evidence presented
• Set loss reserves
• Perform detailed analysis and review of financial and non-financial information
• Prepare reports by collecting and summarizing information
• Identify potential litigation when appropriate
• Present evidence and serve as an expert witness at legal proceedings

Qualifications

• Professional and positive outlook
• Work with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Team player

Benefits

• Positive work environment
• Empowered decision-making
• Continuous learning and development
• Structured induction programs and job training
• Study support for relevant professional qualifications
• Core Learning & Development Curriculum

Company Description

Here at Charles Taylor, we are proud to be an Inclusive Employer. We provide an environment of mutual respect with zero tolerance to discrimination of any kind regardless of:

• Age
• Disability
• Gender identity
• Marital/family status
• Race
• Religion
• Sex
• Sexual orientation

Our external partnerships and the dedicated work we do in promoting a transparent and fair recruitment and selection process contribute to the successful, inclusive, and diverse culture and environment which we are proud to be a part of at Charles Taylor.