Forensic Accountant

Job description

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This organisation plays a significant role in managing complex financial agreements, governance obligations, and long-term stakeholder commitments within a highly regulated environment. An opportunity exists for an experienced forensic accounting professional to lead a comprehensive review of historical financial arrangements, payment processes, and contractual obligations spanning more than a decade. This is a temporary 3 month role.

Your new role

  • Lead an end-to-end forensic review of historical financial agreements and related payment processes.

  • Review and analyse large volumes of financial, contractual, and operational data across a 10+ year period.

  • Validate financial obligations, payment calculations, and compliance with contractual agreements.

  • Reconcile financial system records against supporting documentation and document management repositories.

  • Identify discrepancies, control weaknesses, financial exposures, and process gaps.

  • Quantify potential underpayments, overpayments, timing variances, and associated financial impacts.

  • Prepare detailed, evidence-based reports and recommendations suitable for executive and audit review.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Extensive senior-level forensic accounting experience conducting complex financial investigations and reviews.

  • Strong understanding of contract interpretation, financial obligations, and compliance frameworks.

  • Proven ability to reconcile large and complex historical datasets and identify anomalies or financial risks.

  • Experience reviewing end-to-end financial processes, controls, and governance arrangements.

  • Advanced analytical skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to investigate transactions spanning extended periods.

  • Experience working with Oracle ERP systems and document management platforms.

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and reporting skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly to finance, legal, and operational stakeholders.

What you'll get in return

  • Immediate start

  • Competitive hourly rate

  • Temporary 3 month role

  • Close to public transport

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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Job Summary

  • Published on: 20 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Senior Finance
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Temporary
  • Salary:
  • Location: WA - Perth
  • Job Nature: Temporary

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: WA - Perth