Senior Consultant

Role purpose

This role focuses on managing and developing compliance driven reviews, investigations and complex problem-solving engagements using forensic accounting, business intelligence and technology solutions across the Southeast Asia region.

Role tasks and responsibilities

 Perform thorough investigations using transaction testing, data analysis, funds flow tracing, process walkthroughs and other document reviews

 Conduct and lead effective confrontational and information gathering interviews in the course of internal investigations or risk assessments

 Conduct in-depth public domain research in English in connection with engagements

 Write well-structured reports and proposals in professional English as well as present factual findings to clients

 Create project teams, set tasks, deliverables and budgets

 Lead projects to ensure rigorous quality control, compliance with internal policies, and high service delivery

 Ensure projects are priced, structured and managed effectively to deliver on profit and within target margins

 Ensure successful completion of the project including prompt invoicing and participating in the collection process

 Mentor junior members of the team from a technical, professional or project management perspectives

 Represent Control Risks at events and other business development functions to develop Control Risks' profile in the region

 Assist with the development of strategies and business plans to expand Control Risks' standing with existing and potential clients in the Southeast Asia region

 Identify opportunities to differentiate Control Risks' services by applying crisis management, business intelligence and political and country risk methodologies from other practice areas

Requirements

Knowledge and experience

Essential

•  At least 5 years of professional consulting experience, including experience in forensic accounting, investigations and/or compliance
•  Understanding of the complexities of carrying out compliance investigations in the Southeast Asia region
•  Extensive and demonstrable experience of operating within a commercial environment
•  Proven track record of successful project management and gaining repeat business from clients
•  Proven experience of successfully building effective and strong client relationships
•  Commercial experience across the Southeast Asia region, and understanding of that market and its specific characteristics in terms of corporate investigation services
• Qualifications and specialist skills

Essential

•  Minimum undergraduate degree or equivalent
•  Strong technical forensic accounting and investigative skills a must
•  Advanced skills in research, business intelligence, analysis and report writing
•  Fluency in English (spoken, written, reading)
•  Extensive and demonstrable experience of operating within a commercial environment
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•  Methodical approach and strong project management skills
•  Close attention to detail

Preferred

•  Professional qualifications in legal, accounting and/or finance strongly preferred
•  Fluency in Mandarin Chinese; other regional languages an advantage