Key Responsibilities
1. Liaising with lawyers to gather information and evidence relevant to the matter.
2. Derive relevant financial information from letters of claim, schedules of loss, witness statements, financial statements, expert reports, and other legal and financial documents.
3. Desktop research of businesses and individuals.
4. Analyse and explain financial information to a non-financial audience.
5. Critique opponent's expert accounting reports.
6. Present results in the form of memos, reports and/or schedules, as appropriate.
Essential Skills & Experience
7. Forensic accounting experience
8. Business intelligence gathering
9. Data analysis
10. High competence in Microsoft Excel
11. An inquiring mind
12. Analytical skills
13. Good interpersonal skills
14. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and establish credibility with colleagues and clients
15. Confident, resilient, and enthusiastic
16. Ability to complete forensic accounting assignments with light review or supervision
17. Commercial awareness and knowledge of corporate activity and market trends
18. Self-motivated and possessing good time management skills
19. Good communication and presentation skills both written and verbal
20. Ability to build working relationships internally and externally
21. Demonstrable ability to solve problems and think laterally
22. Ability to analyse and assimilate information quickly
23. Takes responsibility and enjoys being challenged
24. Suitable qualifications: ACA, ACCA or internationally recognised equivalent designation
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organisations successfully navigate risk and maximise opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity and enable global prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy, trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, we offer a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment including through a commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. The firm has 490 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
25. Work as one We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
26. Excel with clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do
27. Celebrate difference We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
28. Act boldly We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Business Services Competencies
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Business Services career development. They vary across levels and different business areas and fall under the following areas:
29. Technical Excellence
30. People and Team
31. Client/Stakeholder Relationships
32. Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
33. Personal Effectiveness