Forensic Accountant

Remote

💰 Finance

Forensic accountants work for financial institutions, insurance companies, law offices and law enforcement agencies. They analyze and investigate financial records such as bank accounts, invoices, company credit card statements and tax forms, looking for signs of fraud and performing risk assessments. Forensic Accountants conduct audits to verify if individuals or businesses are engaged in deceptive practices or financial misconduct, and they’re often called as expert witnesses in legal proceedings. They’re responsible for compiling evidence in financial fraud cases, and they utilize specialized computer applications to trace funds and identify assets.

What does a Forensic Accountant do?

A Forensic Accountant, or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), is an accountant who analyzes financial data to look for signs of criminal activity and fraud. Their duties include researching financial records, writing detailed financial reports, and testifying as expert witnesses in legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

A Forensic Accountant should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Forensic Accountant should be able to execute:

Reviewing corporate financial records for risk assessment
Analyzing personal, retail and corporate financial records and documents for fraudulent transactions
Reporting findings to law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, law firms and business CEOs
Providing expert testimony in legal proceedings
Conducting financial audits to determine if individuals or businesses are engaging in financial reporting misconduct

Required Skills

A competitive Forensic Accountant will have certain skills and qualifications, including: