Senior Forensics Consultant (French or German Spearker) - Lisboa/Porto

Senior Forensics Consultant (French or German) – Lisboa/Porto

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity
EY Forensic & Integrity Services practice help organizations protect and restore enterprise and financial reputation. Our professionals assist companies and their legal counsel to investigate facts, resolve disputes and manage regulatory challenges. We put integrity at the heart of compliance programs to help better manage ethical and reputational risks. We understand how organizations navigate complex environments; how pressures, attitudes and culture influence employee actions; and how to leverage data analytics to improve compliance and investigation outcomes. We are committed to making integrity the cornerstone of a better working world. Our team is multi-disciplinary which includes amongst others, certified accountants, forensic accountants and technologists, certified fraud examiners, data scientists, data analytics professionals, anti-corruption professionals, certified expert witnesses, compliance professionals, money laundering and sanctions investigators, etc.

Your key responsibilities
• Work on engagements alone or with teams on matters related to white collar crimes, fraud investigations, forensic accounting and financial and economic damages analyses.
• Review working papers prepared by staff. Assist your manager in preparing work plans and review electronic data, accounting, financial and non-financial records.
• Identify and resolve issues on your engagements to the satisfaction of your manager, demonstrating a broad technical skillset.
• Prepare various analysis that will be part of client deliverables.
• Work on client deliverables.
• Interact with client personnel and participate in meetings.
• Coach staff and contribute to the knowledge sharing culture of the team.
• Work effectively as a team member taking ownership of your work and communicate with managers on a timely basis, consulting where appropriate to resolve any issues. Provide meaningful suggestions and ideas.
• Support Sales and marketing initiatives including pursuits and events to increase the profile of the practice and the firm.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop professional skills. Achieve your professional certifications, such as Chartered Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), ISCA Financial Forensic Accounting Qualification (FFA) etc.

Skills and attributes for success
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Skeptical yet practical mindset to assess situations and reach conclusions objectively. Natural curiosity and ability to ask better questions.
• Self-awareness, respect for differences in individual style and background of your team members.
• Teaming and displaying strong interpersonal skills. Someone who is eager to learn, contribute and collaborate to support the achievement of a shared vision.
• Strong time and organization skills, ability to adapt quickly to changing environments, determination and tenacity to see the matter you are working on to its conclusion.
• Proactiveness in sharing new ideas to support achievement of shared vision.

To qualify for the role you must have
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the field of forensic investigations, auditing, accounting, compliance, internal control, AML and CFT and/or risk management standards.
• A higher education degree in accounting, finance, law, economics, business administration, or another relevant academic direction; a higher education degree in mathematics, computer science, and data science combined with professional experience in forensics is also appropriate.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French or German.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office programs with an emphasis on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding and experience with the analysis of accounting statements and financial information, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in data analytics and the use of analytical and AI tools is an advantage, as is knowledge in the field of abuse investigations.

Ideally, you also have
• Worked on investigations and forensic reviews including documentation, disclosures required by local laws and regulations. 
• Prepared forensic/expert witness reports including review, analysis and verification of evidence.

What we look for
We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical with an attention to detail, and logical thinkers, with a passion for helping clients solve important problems. Being a strong team player is critical, with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our client's goals.

What working at EY offers
EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience.

Plus, we offer:
•  Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around;
•  Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career;
•  The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. 
 

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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At EY, we're committed to providing recruitment and career opportunities to all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, social background or disability. We believe that equality and diversity are central to our recruitment process, as they enhance creativity and efficiency, leading to improved performance and productivity. In line with this commitment, EY Portugal recently became a member of the Inclusive Community Forum. This initiative, led by Nova SBE, focuses on the recruitment of individuals with disabilities, advocating for a more inclusive community. Moreover, EY Portugal has also endorsed the Diversity Charter of APPDI (the Portuguese Association for Diversity and Inclusion), pledging to establish and develop internal policies and practices which support diversity. Through these initiatives, EY seeks to actively contribute to the inclusion process, and promote a more inclusive community for people with disabilities, by actively participating in creating solutions.

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