Forensic Accountant

What your typical day will look like: Working on fraud investigations, financial loss assessments, dispute support, and other forensic engagements. Gathering, preserving, and analysing financial and non-financial evidence. Conducting detailed financial analysis and identifying key findings and insights. Preparing clear, concise, and defensible reports for clients and legal stakeholders.

Meeting with clients, lawyers, regulators, and other stakeholders to discuss findings and recommendations. Supporting litigation-related matters, including evidence preparation and expert witness assignments. Building trusted client relationships and responding to sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion. Contributing to business development, networking activities, and industry engagement opportunities.

Leveraging technology and data analytics to solve complex problems and drive innovation. Continuously developing your technical, investigative, and professional capabilities through diverse client work and ongoing learning opportunities.

Enough about us, let's talk about you. You are someone with: 2-3 years of experience in forensic accounting, audit, investigations, disputes, restructuring, or a related professional services environment. A Chartered Accountant qualification (or close to completion), with strong accounting and analytical skills. A Certified Fraud Examiner qualification, or a willingness to obtain it.

Strong financial analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement. Advanced Excel skills and experience working with complex financial data. The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Strong relationship-building skills and a client-focused approach. A commercially minded, inquisitive, and resilient mindset. Excellent organisational and time management capabilities. A high level of integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality. A willingness to learn, embrace new challenges, and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

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Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something. You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make? Our Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team is looking for a Forensic Accountant to join our Auckland office!

The team you’ll join: Our Forensic team helps organisations navigate some of their most complex and sensitive challenges, including fraud investigations, financial loss assessments, dispute support, and expert witness engagements.

We work with clients across a range of industries, combining accounting expertise, investigative techniques, and data analysis to uncover facts, solve problems, and deliver meaningful outcomes. No two engagements are the same.

From responding to fraud incidents and analysing large volumes of financial data, to supporting litigation matters and advising financially distressed organisations, our work is varied, challenging, and intellectually rewarding. We are a collaborative, high-performing team that values curiosity, critical thinking, and continuous learning.

While our work is often subject to significant scrutiny, we maintain a supportive culture where ideas are challenged constructively, innovation is encouraged, and people are empowered to grow and succeed.