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As an employer of choice, the Western Australia Police Force has a number of benefits to offer that can enrich your employment experience. In addition to your agreed salary and employer superannuation contributions, the WA Police Force offers stability, growth and learning opportunities, work-life balance opportunities, flexible leave options, salary packaging and a fit for life program. Do you have strong forensic accounting skills and a desire to apply them in a law enforcement environment? This is a rare opportunity to work as a Senior Forensic Accountant within a specialist Forensic Accounting Unit, playing a critical role in serious and complex financial crime investigations. The work is challenging, varied, and extends well beyond traditional corporate, consulting, or government accounting roles, with your expertise directly supporting efforts to disrupt and dismantle criminal networks. There are currently three (3) temporary positions available as listed below, each with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. One full-time position temporarily funded through to 30 June 2027. One part-time position 0.4 FTE, 30 hours per fortnight temporarily funded through to 30 June 2027. One part-time position 0.5FTE, 37.5 hours per fortnight available through to 30 December 2026, whilst the substantive occupant is on authorised leave. Position Objective This role leads the delivery of forensic accounting services for criminal and confiscation investigations by applying Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards (APES) 215 as the framework. Conducts and oversees complex forensic accounting analyses to identify, trace and document the movement of funds and assets. Prepares and signs forensic accounting reports and associated witness statements for high‑risk or complex matters and appears as an expert witness in court. Provides technical review and quality oversight of forensic accounting reports to ensure compliance with APES 215 and evidentiary standards. Delivers forensic accounting advice and direction to investigators and legal practitioners, and assists with managing capability, performance and resource allocation within the Forensic Accounting Unit. To access information about this position please click on the APPLY button which will redirect you to the full Jobs WA advertisement. For further job-related information please Detective Inspector Ken Foster on telephone number 0437 856 172 . Closing date: Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 4:00 pm WST. Please note: Emailed, late or pro-forma applications will not be accepted.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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