Davies North America

Global insurance professional services and tech

Staff Accountant - Forensic Accounting

Forensic AccountingUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeVancouver, BC, CanadaCA$50k - CA$65k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and/or master's degree, or status as an upcoming graduate.
Working towards the Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
Up to three years of work experience after completing a degree.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to work under pressure or meet tight deadlines.
Ability to understand a business and how loss events have impacted it.
Willingness to accept increasing responsibility as experience grows.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

Perform preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales, production, and other accounting data.
Observe physical inventory and conduct price testing.
Examine source documents relevant to engagements.
Check and proofread reports and schedules.
Conduct phone, video, or in-person interviews to obtain information.
Conduct research, data analysis, and evaluation.
Analyze invoices.
Attend marketing events and functions with clients.

Desired Qualifications

Additional language skills are considered an asset.

Our Vancouver office is currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team.

MDD, A Davies Company is a specialized forensic accounting firm offering business valuations, forensic investigations and litigation support services. With more than 40 offices on 5 continents, our forensic accountants specialize in a wide range of practice areas.

Our assignments consist of disputes in commercial litigation, family law, fraud, business valuations, business disputes, natural and man-made catastrophes, lost profits, and insurance. Our partners and senior staff regularly provide extensive litigation services and expert witness testimony in courts, arbitrations and mediations throughout the world.

The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, a desire to work in a fast-paced work environment, as well as an interest in learning about new businesses. Our compensation packages are competitive with the major accounting firms.

We are looking for a qualified accountant with an interest in pursuing a career in forensic accounting.

The tasks performed will include, but are not limited to:

Preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales, production and other accounting data
Physical inventory observation, price testing
Examination of source documents pertinent to engagement
Check and proof reports and schedules
Conduct phone, video or in person interviews to obtain information
Research, data analysis and evaluation
Invoice analysis
Attend marketing events and functions with clients

Bachelor’s degree and/or Masters or upcoming graduate
Working towards the Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA)
Up to 3 years work experience (post degree)
Strong attention to detail
Ability to problem solve
Strong communication skills
Able to work independently and as a team
Must be able to work under pressure or tight deadlines
Ability to understand a business and how loss events have impacted it
Willingness to accept increasing responsibility as experience grows
Excellent computer skills - Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook & MS Teams
Additional language skills considered an asset

About the Company

Davies North America

Global insurance professional services and tech

Davies North America is a global professional services and technology company that began in the UK as an insurance claims manager. It now provides technology, consulting, and legal solutions to clients in regulated industries, including insurance, through managed services, outsourcing, and advisory offerings. The company grows by acquiring other businesses to expand its geographic reach and service capabilities. Its goal is to become a global leader in professional services and technology for regulated industries, particularly in markets like the US, Canada, and Bermuda.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $363M
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1968

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