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Think beyond.

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

Each year, we recruit a select number of bright, well-rounded graduates, and students in their final year of their degree, to start their journey with us. Become part of a unique, creative and entrepreneurial team that works together to solve our clients’ most complex commercial problems. Moving beyond a standard approach, be supported in asking the ‘what if…?’ and ‘why not…?’ questions required to find bold, new ways to help our clients grow, protect and recover value.

Through our award-winning graduate program, customise your career pathway. Forget the standard rotational program and start immediately in one of our specialist areas. With opportunities to work on interesting and varied engagements, all doors are open to help you shape your journey. Experience tailored support, expert mentoring, study assistance and training and the freedom to achieve your career goals.

Thrive in an environment where respect, well-being, inclusion and integrity are central. You will join a supportive team, committed to enhancing diversity and celebrating differences. Through regular events and activities, you will foster connections and have opportunities to make a positive impact in your community.

Whatever your passion, create your career path with KordaMentha.

Your opportunity: Forensic

Our forensic group uncover, analyse and clarify facts at the centre of disputes, investigations and other sensitive matters. We are one of the largest teams of forensic investigators, forensic accountants and forensic technology specialists in Asia-Pacific and are regularly called on to provide evidence in sensitive, high-profile disputes and investigations. 

This graduate role is to work primarily in forensic accounting and investigations.

We consider applicants with any degree, not just accounting. We value curiosity and creativity, and we are looking for graduates who can work as part of an expert team to solve our clients’ most difficult problems. Our work involves explaining difficult and complex concepts to our clients, often in a report or presentation, so we are looking for all-rounders who enjoy writing as much as analysing numbers.

What you’ll be doing

As a forensic accountant, you’ll make the complex simple. Typically, this involves reviewing and analysing evidence, both factual and financial-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 used 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

But it’s not all about work. You’ll be given a buddy to help you navigate office life as you settle in. You’ll choose a mentor who will help guide your career. We host regular events and activities, bringing together our close-knit team in a friendly and relaxed environment so you can get to know the people behind the professionals. You’ll also become a member of Accelerate, our young professionals networking group. 

You can also make a positive difference in your community through regular charity and industry events. Whether it’s volunteering at local food rescue venues or participating in a stair challenge or bike rides to raise money for children’s charities, you can get involved and give back.

About you

You will be a recent graduate or student in your final year of study and will have: 

• a bachelor’s degree with strong academic results, preferably in accounting, commerce, science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• a razor-sharp eye for detail and advanced critical thinking skills.
• excellent analytical skills, with an ability to think outside-the-box.
• a confident personality who enjoys working in a team.
• eligibility to live and work in Australia (Australian citizens and permanent residents only).