We are seeking an experienced Senior Forensic Accountant to join our Proceeds of Crime team. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value financial litigation involving the identification, tracing and analysis of assets and illicit financial flows.
You will play a key role in uncovering how money has been generated, moved and concealed, and in translating complex financial information into clear, compelling evidence for use in legal proceedings.
Senior Forensic Accountant. Full time, ongoing permanent position. Applications close on 11:59pm on Sunday 11 October 2026.
About the role:
As a Senior Forensic Accountant, you will be at the heart of complex proceeds of crime litigation.
You will support the DPP's litigation by analysing sophisticated financial activity, identify and trace assets, and build a clear picture of how money has been generated, transferred and potentially concealed.
You will work on matters that are complex, challenging and which relate to serious criminal activity, including drug trafficking and money laundering offences. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced OPP legal professionals and develop specialist expertise in proceeds of crime and asset recovery and, where required, give evidence as an expert witness in court proceedings for the DPP.
And because this is a new and growing capability within the Proceeds of Crime Directorate, your experience will also help build the forensic accounting capability.
Most importantly, you will be using your forensic accounting skills to identify, trace and disrupt the financial proceeds of criminal activity within the criminal justice system.
You will:
- Conduct complex forensic accounting and financial analysis involving individuals, companies, trusts and other structures.
- Follow and trace money flows through multiple bank accounts, entities and financial arrangements, identifying the source and destination of funds.
- Analyse extensive banking, accounting, corporate, taxation and other financial records to identify assets, transactions and financial relationships.
- Reconstruct complex financial activity and develop financial profiles to support court proceedings.
- Identify patterns, anomalies, unexplained wealth and transactions that may indicate the movement or concealment of proceeds of crime.
- Prepare high-quality financial analyses, schedules and evidentiary material for use in court proceedings.
- Prepare expert reports and statements for use in court and other legal proceedings.
- Present complex financial findings in a clear, concise and defensible manner to OPP lawyers and other stakeholders including members of Victoria Police and defence practitioners.
- Where required, provide expert evidence in court proceedings.
- Work closely with legal practitioners and external stakeholders, including Victoria Police as part of multidisciplinary confiscation function.
About you:
- A self-starter able to lead the delivery of a high-quality forensic accounting function within a legal practice unit, contributing to litigation strategies, early resolution and high-quality litigation outcomes.
- Significant experience in forensic accounting, financial or fraud investigations, asset tracing, financial crime or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience investigating complex financial transactions, structures and relationships.
- Strong experience tracing funds through bank accounts and other financial records, including transactions involving multiple accounts, entities and jurisdictions.
- The ability to analyse large volumes of financial information and turn complex data into meaningful and admissible findings that respond to the litigation issues.
- Demonstrated experience preparing expert forensic accounting reports
for court proceedings.
- The ability to explain complex financial matters clearly to non-financial audiences.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to defend your analysis and findings in a court setting.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking and professional judgement.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in complex and sensitive matters within court deadlines.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline, with CA, CPA, or equivalent qualifications.
- Familiarity with the Confiscation Act 1997 (Vic) or equivalent proceeds of crime legislation highly desirable.
- Experience giving expert evidence, working on proceeds of crime matters, or undertaking asset tracing and recovery investigations will be particularly valuable.
About Us:
The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) is an independent statutory authority responsible for conducting serious criminal prosecutions across Victoria on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Our team, consisting of over 475 skilled professionals, supports the work of the DPP, the Chief Crown Prosecutor, and Crown Prosecutors. We strive to be a criminal justice system leader and a dynamic organisation, continually adapting to deliver effective outcomes for our people and the community.
At the heart of the criminal justice system are people – practitioners and the community we serve. Our vision is to lead in legal excellence, fostering an innovative, supportive environment with a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and professional excellence.
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Applications must contain a resume and cover letter.
You will be required to complete the online Key Selection Criteria questions located on the last page of the online application form. A separate document responding to the key selection criteria is not required.
Applications close on 11.59pm on Sunday 11 October 2026.
In accordance with the VPS recruitment process all candidates are subject to complete a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration. Further information is available on the VPSC website: https://vpsc.vic.gov.au/resources/pre-employment-screening-misconduct-victorian-public-service/
The OPP is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. People from all cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, or those who may experience disability related barriers in securing employment.