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Forensic Service Director (Bilingual FR/EN)

Quebec, Canada (On-site)

Forensic Service Director (Bilingual FR/EN)

1 Month ago • 5 Years +

About the job

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Forensic Service Director with fluency in French and English, proven experience in executing forensic accounting mandates, a minimum of five projects, and a CA/CPA or equivalent designation. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with respect to interviewing and report writing, and the ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Forensic and Dispute practice, within Fraud, Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE) services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients understand where they might have vulnerabilities and develop solutions to manage the risks involved. We prevent, respond to and remediate a wide range of business threats, risks and complex issues. Our forensic specialists provide solutions and support for clients dealing with fraud, regulatory and crisis situations. As part of the team, you’ll help provide support to our clients who wish to investigate potential fraud, unethical behaviours, and contractual non compliance matters, support clients responding to regulatory enquiries and provide expert advice and opinions in the context of damage quantification. You’ll also help clients review and remediate systems and controls to prevent further issues.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Director, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Utilizing your forensic accounting knowledge and subject matter expertise to execute on client issues and challenges, including quantification of alleged fraud, conducting interviews of individuals and suspects, reviewing email and other electronic records for clients and drafting deliverables

Leading client engagements, including serving as the primary point of contact with clients and overseeing staff members

Preparing high quality investigative reports for partner review and subsequent delivery to clients detailing procedures undertaken, results, limitations and recommended actions

Assisting with business development efforts to grow the Eastern Canada Forensic Services practice

Working internally with other practice areas to identify and explore opportunities for forensic services

Coaching and mentoring junior staff members and assisting them in expanding their forensic accounting knowledge

Participating in the development and execution of forensic accounting training programs that will be used to develop staff

Performing client pre-acceptance procedures including conflict checks, client investigation checks and drafting engagement letters; and

Preparing external working paper files with documentation of procedures performed and evidence obtained

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada

Experience in the forensic accounting field

Proven ability to execute on forensic accounting mandates in the form of a minimum of five projects

Completion of an undergraduate degree in accounting, business, economics, criminology or a related field

CA/CPA or equivalent accounting designation

Successful completion of the Certified Fraud Examiners “CFE” designation within one year of joining the Forensic Services practice

Demonstrated managerial experience including solving client problems, communicating with clients, facilitating decision making, documentation, managing client expectations and leading a team

Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with respect to interviewing and report writing

Strong ability to develop and maintain relationships with others

An ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure and adapt to changing priorities

This role doesn’t support completion of the Canadian CPA designation

Why you’ll love PwC 

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc 

The most connected firm through activity based working 

PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people.  We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it’s done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritise in-person work. We know that hybrid work is all about balance, and capturing the benefits of in-person work is essential to your growth at the firm. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer. 

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At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.

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