Forensic Accounting Vacationer Program (Nov 2024)

Think beyond.

Join KordaMentha where you can make a real difference from day one.

Each year, we run a vacationer program during the summer university break. We recruit a select number of high-performing students in their second to last year of their degree for either a four- or eight-week work placement.

Forget the notion of an observational rotation. At KordaMentha, you will become part of a unique, creative and entrepreneurial team, gaining practical experience as we work together to solve our clients’ most complex commercial problems. You will learn how we move beyond a standard approach, asking the ‘what if…?’ and ‘why not…?’ questions required to find bold, new ways to help our clients grow, protect and recover value.

Whatever your passion, explore your career path with KordaMentha.

Your opportunity

Applications are now open to join our Forensic group for the 2024/2025 vacationer intake.

Working alongside our group of forensic investigators, forensic accountants and forensic technology specialists, this is your opportunity to learn how we uncover, analyse and clarify facts at the centre of some of the highest-profile disputes, investigations and other sensitive matters across the Asia-Pacific region.

Placements will run for either four or eight weeks over the summer from November 2024 to January 2025. We have opportunities across our various offices, so please indicate (from the listed options) which city you are interested in.

What you’ll be doing

As a forensic vacationer, you need to be able to take complex information and present it in a simple way. This normally involves reviewing and analysing evidence, both factual and financial, and our findings may even be used in Court. While no two days will be the same, you can expect to work on a wide variety of complex projects, including forensic accounting, data analytics, and investigations.

Some of the work might include the following:

• review and analyse financial information to really understand the data, and to perhaps determine if any anomalies exist
• draft reports of key findings for clients, often for use as an independent expert in court.
• build simple financial models
• scrutinise information using professional scepticism
• attend client and internal meetings
• attend interviews of witnesses/suspects with senior staff and take notes
• contribute to our popular series of publications and blogs
• attend events and other marketing activities with lawyers and other clients

About you

You will be a student in your penultimate year of study and will have:

• strong academic results in a current degree, preferably in accounting, commerce, science, technology, engineering or mathematics
• a razor-sharp eye for detail and advanced critical thinking skills
• excellent analytical, technical and communication skills with an ability to think outside-the-box
• strong interpersonal qualities
• a focus on delivering excellent client service
• strong academic results
• • be available for 4 or 8 weeks between late November 2024 and late January 2025
• eligibility to live and work in Australia (Australian citizens and permanent residents only)