FTI Consulting
2022 Graduate Program, Forensic & Litigation Consulting - Melbourne
Melbourne
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- 1-2 vacancies
- Apply by 5 Apr 2021
About the Role
In the Forensic & Litigation Consulting segment, we are involved in complex, global and high-profile litigation, arbitration and investigations combining end-to-end risk advisory, investigative, valuation and disputes expertise to deliver holistic solutions for our clients.
As a Graduate, you will be working on client engagements under the supervision of more senior members of the team and will include valuations of shares, businesses, debt, intangible assets, economic loss analysis, and investigations. You will typically undertake tasks such as gathering, organising and reviewing accounting and financial data, performing calculations, undertaking research, and documenting your work.
You will benefit from on-the-job coaching from team members and will be supported in undertaking an appropriate post-graduate accounting qualification. You will also need to develop a strong knowledge of the legal process, especially regarding litigation, fraud and compliance issues.
What You'll Do
- Quantify loss and damage in commercial disputes, including review of business records, performing financial analysis, and creating financial models
- Execution of a wide range of valuation engagements, including company and industry analysis, and performing financial, ratio and comparable company analysis
- Document review for investigations, including fraud, misconduct and regulatory compliance engagements
- Support day-to-day engagement execution, including interaction with clients, financiers, auditors, tax advisors and legal advisors
- Assist with preparation of reports and presentations
- Assist senior team members with business development activities
- Contribute to company initiatives and team development activities
How You'll Grow
This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking to build a career as a forensic accountant or valuations expert. This unique role is not offered by many competitors and will allow you to utilise your accounting and/or finance knowledge and apply them to complex problems. You will gain exposure to our wide-ranging client base, including lawyers, corporates, government regulators, and banks.
You will have the opportunity to learn directly from senior management in the team and work on large multi-jurisdictional engagements around the world.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor and/or Master's degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance (other degrees are also considered, particularly in the sciences)
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent quantitative skills Proficiency with the Microsoft Office applications
- Adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle complex financial information
- Ability to work in a team and autonomously
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia (Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident)
Our Benefits
Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Attractive remuneration
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Medical insurance program (corporate membership) for individual and dependent(s)
- Annual paid volunteer hours
- Corporate matching for charitable donations
- Flexible working arrangements
- Fresh fruits, snacks, and drinks
- Employee Assistance Program ("EAP") – free to all employees and their immediate families
- Monthly Health & Wellbeing program including fitness subsidies
- Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave
How to Apply
When applying, please include your updated resume, a cover letter and your most recent transcript. Applications without a transcript are not considered.
Applications close on Monday, 5 April.
About FTI Consulting
What makes us unique? With more than 6,250 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.
FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognised as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Reviews
Day to date responsibilities differ from what engagements I am working on. There is a big degree of variability when considering a trade-on versus statutory reporting jobs. Generally, junior staff are responsible for accounts which involves utilising the accounting software and completing statutory lodgments.
The nature of small teams that work on significant state and national projects means that junior staff can have the opportunity to demonstrate their strengths and take on additional responsibilities. There are opportunities for frequent interaction with senior managers and clients.
As a consultant my day to day responsibilities flow from the work of the Brisbane MDs, which I find very rewarding to be directly involved in much of their projects
About the employer
FTI Consulting
4.3
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Accounting & Advisory
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm, dedicated to helping organisations anticipate and manage all aspects of the risks they face.
Pros and cons of working at FTI Consulting
Pros
The office culture is the best out of everywhere I have worked. Everyone at the firm understands that, as a graduate, I am just starting my career and am always attempting to foster growth and learning opportunities.
FTI Consulting provides a chance to work on a wide range of projects across different industries. This diversity allows employees to gain experience in various fields and develop a broad skill set.
The company is quite flexible with working hours. There is the opportunity to work from home two days per week.
There is a great deal of training and development programs ongoing throughout the year.
FTI Consulting offers amazing office spaces and amenities. Across the four major cities, the offices host outstanding views (including views from the 50th floor in Melbourne and Sydney's waterfront Opera House and Harbor Bridge views). There are plenty of drinks and snacks available to staff. There are also other amenities including wellness rooms (a tennis court in Melbourne) and post-commute services.
Cons
The fast-paced environment can sometimes lead to stress.
Not a great deal of flexibility to specialize in an area of work at a junior level.
Long hours and short deadlines.
The teams can have equal amounts of managers compared to junior staff. This means that the graduate and junior cohorts can be smaller than other firms.
The administration surrounding work allocation can be challenging.