Forensic Accountants – Senior Associate and Manager – Helsinki, EC1N

Forensic Accountants – Senior Associate and Manager – Helsinki Starting immediately, my international client is looking for a Forensic Accountants at Senior Associate and Manager level for their Helsinki office. My client is a provider of forensic and investigative professional support services for regulatory, criminal and civil investigation and litigation. Job Description The Forensic Accounting professionals review accounting and business records and provide detailed analysis to help uncover essential facts and insights. They bring to bear the range of their forensic investigation skill set to help clients understand and analyse events or issues and prepare to deal with them. The client has developed methodologies and strategies that help clients handle difficult circumstances. They are looking for individuals who seek exciting, long-term career challenges and have a genuine interest in the area of forensic/investigative accounting and litigation support services. Successful individuals in this field are naturally outgoing, self-motivated, possess strong communication and analytical skills, and enjoy a wide variety of work experiences and challenge. Responsibilities (will vary depending on the role) * Assist in designing the scope of work for various engagements * Perform complete analysis of accounting, finance, and economic issues in the context of business transactions; provide recommendations where applicable * Review documents to identify items relevant to investigation * Compile and analyse facts to formulate, substantiate and/or critique various damages theories, claims or conclusions * Effectively facilitate smaller project teams * Draft reports of findings including the preparation of tables, exhibits and charts * Assist with engagement management administration, including budgeting, billing, control and safeguard of assets * Balance multiple projects and responsibilities * Communicate effectively to all levels of engagement management * Initiate and develop relationships with working level of client team * Assist with the preparation of proposals; participate in marketing initiatives * Research market issues and identify market opportunities * Demonstrate an understanding of risks associated with various engagements * Identify and communicate risks and issues Qualifications, Skills and Experience * Minimum of 2–5 years of technical and financial advisory experience related to accounting, investigation, audit or litigation services; prior forensic accounting experience strongly preferred * A strong accounting, finance, and/or economics background preferred * Bachelor’s degree required; CPA, CFE, CAMS and CIA preferred * Familiarity with compliance and regulatory issues is seen as a benefit * Strong analytical abilities * Ability to create and deliver client service work that exceeds client expectations * Professional demeanour and strong communication skills, both written and verbal as well as developed organizational skills * Highly motivated, proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team with a substantially high degree of initiative and drive * Business fluency in English and in one or more of the Nordic languages strongly preferred; other language skills a plus * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint * Must be flexible with the travel requirements of client service projects Based in Helsinki, Finland (00100) Competitive Package commensurate with