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Job description

The role-holder will be the subject matter expert for providing forensic accountancy advice and expertise to relevant criminal investigations undertaken by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) primarily (but not exclusively) within the Organised Crime Branch. The role will involve undertaking forensic financial investigative work to inform criminal investigations undertaken by PSNI and combine accounting, auditing and investigative skills to examine financial discrepancies and irregularities within a business or legal context..

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial records, transactions and statements to uncover discrepancies or illegal activities. Trace funds and assets to determine the extent of financial wrongdoing, potential fraud, financial misconduct and asset confiscation and recovery.
• Provide advice, guidance and support to investigating officers, prosecutors, solicitors and counsel on a wide range of financial issues related to PSNI investigations.
• Assist in legal proceedings by providing expert advice, testimony and presenting financial evidence at court, clearly communicating complex financial information to non-expert audiences.
• Lead and manage the professional accreditation of 20 Financial Investigators including the identification of training and other CPD needs and oversee the quality assurance of their workloads and performance.
• Prepare business cases and manage outsourced contracts for specialist advice and credit checking.
• Assess and review budgetary needs monthly and annual budget forecasts and profiles.
• This Job Description reflects the main duties and responsibilities associated with this position. It is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must be fully qualified accountants having successfully completed the relevant professional examinations.
• AND Be a current full member of one of the following bodies: Chartered Accountants Ireland; The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland; The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales;
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants; The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy; The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.
• At least three years recent relevant experience in forensic accounting.
• Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including the ability to present complex information clearly and unambiguously to lay audiences at all levels.
• Well-developed analytical skills.
• Ability to problem solve by balancing numerous data sources and perspectives.
• Management and organisational skills including the ability to plan and prioritise their own work and that of others effectively meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of relevant specialist software and the preparation of financial reports.
• Applicants must have a valid driving licence and a car available for official business use, or access to a form of personal transport that will enable you to meet the requirements of the post in full.
• IT literate specifically in the use of the Microsoft Office suite (including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Outlook).

Further Information

Successful applicants will be retained on a merit list for future opportunities arising. We would encourage you to check the spam within your email system for any relevant correspondence.