Co-op or Intern, Forensic Dispute & Investigations

Job title: Co-op or Intern, Forensic Dispute & Investigations

Job description: Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our Toronto office is looking for a Co-op Student or Intern to join the Forensic Dispute & Investigation (“FDI”) team from May – August 2024 and own the following 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

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

Earn your CPA Designation

At BDO, we’re committed to the success of students pursuing their CPA designation. We provide pre-approved programs across our 100+ offices, mentorship and support, reimbursement of exam fees, enrollment in Canada’s leading CFE prep course, and flexible options for study leave in order for you to be successful.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among . This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, .

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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