AVP/VP, Forensic Accountant (Public Equities)
Core
Lead forensic accounting analysis of company research reports to assess credibility of accounting allegations and support investment decisions.
Role type
Senior IC forensic accountant (public equities)
Builds
Evidence-based conclusions on financial quality and fraud risk for portfolio managers and investment analysts
Domain
Public equities investment / forensic accounting
Required skills
Forensic accounting analysis, Financial statement assessment, Fraud detection, IFRS/US GAAP knowledge, Critical thinking, Investigative research, Professional skepticism, Report drafting
Preferred skills
CFA, Multi-sector experience, Other local accounting frameworks
Technologies
Financial statement analysis tools, Regulatory filing databases
Responsibilities
Assess credibility of accounting allegations in revenue recognition and related-party transactions, Identify signs of earnings manipulation and aggressive accounting, Form views on investment suitability based on financial reporting quality, Deliver quick initial assessments and deeper analysis on adverse reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
