Director

Role purpose

This position will lead complex disputes, compliance-driven reviews and investigations, using forensic accounting and technology solutions, in the South-East Asia/ Greater China/ South Asia / Australia region and the broader Asia Pacific Region while coordinating with counterparts in our offices worldwide.

This position will also play a key role in generating opportunities with new and existing clients in the region, by leveraging existing resources as well as building new capabilities

Role tasks and responsibilities

 Originate, scope and convert forensic accounting, compliance and investigation opportunities primarily in South East Asia.  Deep understanding of the various types of investigations and forensic accounting assignments, including the use and applications of technology in investigations.  Act as a line manager leading the Forensics Singapore-based team members, providing support with team development and training.  End to end case management of investigations, anti-fraud and anti-corruption risk management services as well as financial, technical accounting, and other analysis relating to litigation.  Management of existing and new client relationships, delivering best in class service and ensuring full compliance with applicable laws.  Development and delivery of reports, proposals and pitches.  Being pro-active and aware of market trends, industry-specific developments, including a solid understanding of digital forensics, e-discovery and data analytics tools.  Managing project economics.  Providing forensic accounting technical leadership.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience

• Essential

•  Proven experience of operating successfully at a senior level, with a track record of sourcing and converting business development leads with the legal buyer community in key South-East Asia/ Greater China/ South Asia markets.

•  Deep understanding and experience of scoping and delivering different types of investigations (internal, regulatory and cross-border), forensic accounting and proactive fraud and compliance risk assessment projects, including the use and application of technology in their delivery.

•  Knowledge of the popular dispute resolution mechanisms (mediation, arbitration, litigation) and the role forensics can play in each.

•  Knowledge of key South-East Asia/ Greater China/ South Asia countries and experience of executing tasks in those jurisdictions as well as further afield.

•  Extensive forensic accounting experience.

•  Deep knowledge of local and extra-territorial regulatory drivers and enforcement trends

•  Preparation of detailed complex report for clients, tribunals, regulators and court proceedings.

•  Deep understanding of investigation techniques and procedures

•  Management of investigative assignments and projects relating to proposed, pending or active litigation.

•  Deep knowledge of our industry and competitors.

•  Demonstrate an understanding of delivering higher value/margin services.

• Preferred

•  Big 4 or Mid-Tier accounting firm experience

•  In-house investigations and/or compliance experience

•  Native English speaker and Mandarin Chinese or other regional languages (spoken, written, reading)

•  Proactive fraud/corruption risk management experience

• Qualifications and specialist skills

• Essential

•  Educated to degree level or equivalent

•  Internationally recognised accounting qualifications (such as CFE/CPA/CFA)

•  Proficient IT skills

•  Considerable familiarity with e-discovery and other electronic data analysis tools

•  Demonstrable commercial acumen

•  Specialist investigation or dispute resolution skills