Experienced Forensic consultant

Experienced Forensic Consultant (Milan)

About Accuracy

Accuracy, 100% held by its partners, is the sole totally independent international player in its field of expertise providing advice to company management and shareholders notably in transactions, disputes and crises. Accuracy's strength is to connect strategy, facts and figures. Our teams are international and multicultural, combining various skills to provide bespoke services to our clients. We recruit our consultants from the best.

Accuracy is present in 5 regions in Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa and leads engagements all over the world.

Trusted by claimants, defendants, and their lawyers, as well as judges, arbitrators, and regulators, we provide objective and fact-based insights using established methodologies. Our rigorous and innovative approach ensures relevance and clarity even in the most complex cases. With experts in valuation, quantum of damages and delay, intellectual property, economics, competition and financial due diligence across a wide range of industries, our team regularly provides oral and written expert evidence globally.

Job description

Core activities

• Conduct fact-finding investigations of a documentary and economic-patrimonial nature aimed at identifying anomalous transactions and/or fraudulent activities (dissipation and misappropriation of funds, embezzlement, corruption, use of company assets for private gain) carried out by employees, suppliers, customers, agents, etc.;
• Conduct analyses aimed at identifying potential reputational risks for third parties (customers, suppliers, agents, etc.);
• Develop operational models for fraud risk detection and prevention
• Support in the preparation of technical reports, appraisals and technical consultancy for both the office and the parties;
• Aims to autonomously manage a project (analysis, deliverable, time and budget)
• Structures analyses to be carried out by less experienced team members and reviews the quality of the work performed, including for (technical) consistency and completeness
• Triangulation and cross-checking of information provided or calculations performed
• Identifies key issues arising during an engagement independently and develops his/her own solutions relating to main project issues or risks. Summarizes findings to director/partner
• Structures and drafts report sections and/or creates draft presentations
• Start managing client's relationships and communications, including the manager / director or engagement partner
• Actively provides support in training of analysts on internal/external technical standards and industry developments
• Shows efficient organization when involved in two assignments

Requirements

• Strong background in accounting and knowledge of business processes Advisory experience in forensic and litigation consulting firms or divisions (preferred but not essential)
• Oriented to identify potential risks across different sectors and organisations
• Exceptional numerical and analytical skills, commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Experience in presenting the outcome of the analyses performed through client presentations and technical reports
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly the ability to summarise (fluency in other languages is also desirable but not essential)
• Ability to work independently, managing junior resources
• Self-confidence and humility: curious, enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (VBA and other programming skills are an advantage

Benefits of joining, the Accuracy experience

• A competitive salary and benefit package
• Personal and family leave, recognizing the importance of work-life balance
• A vibrant and collaborative work culture
• Chance to work on diverse and impactful projects
• Excellent rankings in the Great Place to Work awards
• Regular social and sporting activities
• International experience: work on a project abroad or request temporary and permanent international transfers between Accuracy offices
• Accuracy development projects: allocate time to develop an internal Accuracy project
• Sabbaticals: take a sabbatical break for a personal project
• Charity projects: be supported by Accuracy in your volunteering and charity initiative
• Externships: diversify your career with professional experience outside Accuracy