Vacationer Program - Forensic - 2024/2025

Think beyond.

Join KordaMentha where you can make a real difference from day one.

Each year, we run a vacationer program during the summer university break. We recruit a select number of high-performing students in their second to last year of their degree for either a four- or eight-week work placement.

Forget the notion of an observational rotation. At KordaMentha, you will become part of a unique, creative and entrepreneurial team, gaining practical experience as we work together to solve our clients’ most complex commercial problems. You will learn how we move beyond a standard approach, asking the ‘what if…?’ and ‘why not…?’ questions required to find bold, new ways to help our clients grow, protect and recover value.

Don’t just imagine what a career in one of our specialist areas could be like – experience it. Working alongside our senior leaders, you have opportunities to participate in interesting and varied client engagements. You will receive tailored support, expert mentoring and the freedom to explore a career path with KordaMentha.

Thrive in an environment where respect, well-being, inclusion and integrity are central. You will join a supportive team, committed to enhancing diversity and celebrating differences. Through the firm’s regular events and activities, you will foster connections and have opportunities to make a positive impact in your community.

Whatever your passion, explore your career path with KordaMentha.

Your opportunity

Applications are now open to join our Forensic group for the 2024/2025 vacationer intake.

Working alongside our group of forensic investigators, forensic accountants and forensic technology specialists, this is your opportunity to learn how we uncover, analyse and clarify facts at the centre of some of the highest-profile disputes, investigations and other sensitive matters across the Asia-Pacific region.

This vacationer role will primarily see you assisting with forensic accounting and investigations tasks. But this is not limited to those studying accounting degrees – at our core, we are curious all-rounders, able to clarify and explain complex concepts so we consider applicants studying any degree. You will learn how we formulate, and report, expert opinion on matters from the quantification or valuation of the financial impacts of a dispute to determining the facts around suspected fraud, misconduct, corruption, or regulatory breaches. Make a real impact as, together, we solve our clients’ most challenging, high stakes matters.

Placements will run for either four or eight weeks over the summer from November 2024 to January 2025. We have opportunities across our various offices, so please indicate from the listed options which city you are interested in.

What you’ll be doing

As a forensic vacationer, you need to be able to take complex information and present it in a simple way. This normally involves reviewing and analysing evidence, both factual and financial, and our findings may even be used in Court. While no two days will be the same, you can expect to work on a wide variety of complex projects, including forensic accounting, data analytics, and investigations. Some of the work might include the following:

• review and analyse financial information to really understand the data, and to perhaps determine if any anomalies exist
• draft reports of key findings for clients, often for use as an independent expert in court.
• build simple financial models
• scrutinise information using professional scepticism
• attend client and internal meetings
• attend interviews of witnesses/suspects with senior staff and take notes
• contribute to our popular series of publications and blogs
• attend events and other marketing activities with lawyers and other clients
  
  

But it’s not all about work. You’ll be given a buddy to help you navigate office life as you settle in. We have regular catch ups with People and Culture to ensure you are getting the most out of your placement. We host regular events and activities, bringing together our close-knit team in a friendly and relaxed environment so you can get to know the people behind the professionals.

About you

You will be a student in your penultimate year of study and will have: 

• a Bachelor degree with strong academic results, preferably in accounting, commerce, science, technology, engineering or mathematics
• a razor-sharp eye for detail and advanced critical thinking skills
• excellent analytical, technical and communication skills with an ability to think outside-the-box
• strong interpersonal qualities
• a focus on delivering excellent client service
• strong academic results
• be available for 4 or 8 weeks between late November 2024 and late January 2025
• eligibility to live and work in Australia (Australian citizens and permanent residents only)

Applications

We have opportunities for our 2024-25 Vacationer Program in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.  Applications close on Sunday 7th April 2024.