Forensic Accountant (Loss Quantification - Claims)

About This Role

The Forensic Accountant (Loss Quantification) investigates income replacement benefit calculations within the Claims department. This role suits an individual with a passion for extracting evidence from data and a strong investigative mentality to support Claim Adjusters in adjudicating claims. You will analyze and calculate losses incurred by insured individuals following accidents, by examining accounting records and communicating directly with customers to obtain documentation and explain your work.

Responsibilities

• Verify the validity of income replacement benefit claims, financial dependency, economic loss, tort claims, and similar
• Analyze financial documents provided while respecting commitments and obligations to the customer
• Listen to and anticipate the needs of the customer, offering the best solutions
• Offer technical support to adjusters and team leaders, ensuring timely follow-up
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with team workflow and deadlines
• Communicate with the customer and their accountant, in collaboration with the claims adjuster in charge of the file loss
• Communicate results in a clear, precise, caring, and authentic manner to the claims adjuster or the customer, adapting communication style accordingly
• Provide a fair and equitable result that considers the policy, standards, rules, applicable laws, and company processes
• Develop efficient workflows and processes to ensure timely resolution of files

Requirements

• CPA in good standing or CPA student (if a student, role is for a pre-approved CPA training program)
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Accounting or Financial Advisory Capacity within an accounting firm
• Strong customer service experience, through written and verbal communication
• Experience in quantifying economic damages related to Income Replacement Benefits or financial dependency, economic loss, tort claims, and similar

Nice to have:

• Forensic Accounting and Insurance Sector experience
• Ability to negotiate and make quality decisions at the appropriate time
• Self-driven and strong organizational skills

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental well-being, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more
• Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance) of 10%
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)