Co-op or Intern, Forensic Dispute & Investigations - September 2024

BDO Canada

3mo ago

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Accounting & Tax
Banking & Finance
Toronto

Requirements

How do we define success for your role?
You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
You identify, pursue, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent
You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.
Your experience and education:
You are enrolled in a post-secondary program specializing in Accounting, Finance, Business or other related fields with the intention of pursuing the CPA designation
You have a strong interest in pursuing a career in Investigative and Forensic Accounting
You have a desire to provide outstanding client service
You have the ability to work independently but are also able to effectively contribute to a team environment
You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
You have excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas effectively in both oral and written format
You have the ability to prioritize competing deliverables with varying deadlines
You have proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
You have experience or a strong interest in learning and utilizing data analytics tools. Any expertise in advanced data analysis, including working with tools such as PowerBI and Tableau, would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Be an integral part of our dedicated, high-performing national team providing investigative, litigation support and insurance advisory services
Support relationships with BDO's current and prospective clients
Actively participate in discussions and meetings with engagement teams to plan and perform tasks and provide client service excellence
Together with the engagement team, execute on FDI engagements such as:
Forensic: Investigating fraud, corruption, money-laundering, and misappropriation of assets
Commercial Insurance Claims: Economic analysis of business interruption, product loss, and cyber claims
Litigation Support: Accounting analysis related to shareholder disputes, breach of contracts, commercial and intellectual property, construction disruption, construction delay claims, and accounting and financial reporting disputes
Examine financial records and documentation, analyze financial data, construct financial models and summarize observations
Conduct economic and industry research
Contribute to the preparation of financial and loss quantification models used by the team to conduct and support forensic analysis
Assist in drafting reports and presentations to clients
Develop relationships with peers within BDO and externally with current and prospective clients
Assist in business development opportunities

BDO Canada

Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2024 I 2023 I 2022

Finance

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1921

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

BDO Canada LLP is a leading provider of professional services to clients across a variety of sectors and segments. For over 100 years, our team has served communities across Canada through a comprehensive range of assurance, tax, and consulting services, complemented by deep industry knowledge. With over 5000 people across 100 offices in Canada, and more than 1,800 offices in 164 countries, BDO is well-positioned to assist clients with both domestic and global needs. Our people-first approach to our talent experience has earned us multiple awards, including a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024.