Restructuring and Forensic Assistant Manager

BDO ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable advisory firm in the UK is seeking a professional to manage day-to-day operations in financial restructuring and forensic investigations. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in accounting or equivalent, with at least 4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include analyzing records, advising on client restructuring needs, and supporting litigation processes. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in financial advisory or audit.
• Meticulous approach and strong analytical skills are essential.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of client engagements.
• Analyze records and transactions for litigation support.
• Provide advice on restructuring and forensic engagement.

Skills

Financial restructuring

Forensic investigations

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

ACCA

CPA

Job description

Role purpose

• Level consulting, financial analysis and modelling skills, in areas of financial restructuring and forensic investigations.
• Identify issues affecting business operations and profitability and working as a team to resolve issues.
• Maximize business values and realization of assets for benefit of stakeholders.
• Analyze records and transactions to gather evidence for litigation support purposes.

Principle accountabilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of engagements
• Assets and inventory checks
• Review and analyze books and records
• Adjudication of claims by creditors
• Prepare cash flow forecasts
• Be prepared to work in a team environment and are expected to manage discrete aspects of work streams
• Require creativity, resourcefulness, and independent judgement
• Be meticulous and analytical
• Develop solutions to problems and provide value to clients
• Draft sections of reports
• Monitor statutory requirements and deadlines
• Advise clients in restructuring, insolvency and litigation support engagements
• Participate in complex negotiations on behalf of our clients.
• Be part of a team that is involved in investigating affairs of complaints, analyzing causes of underperformance and business performance of corporate clients for the purposes of debt restructuring and restoring value for stakeholders.
• Be part of a team that gathers expert evidence and advice in legal proceedings and forensic assignments, including fact finding financial and non‑financial reviews
• Advise on strategic business decisions such as optimizing the balance between risk, available capital, and stakeholder value in a business group
• Conduct fraud and other forensic investigations
• Incorporating the use of forensic technology as well as providing litigation support to lawyers in commercial disputes
• Other areas of work include winding down the affairs of companies.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, ACCA, CPA or equivalent qualification recognized by ISCA.
• At least 4 years of work experience in a similar field or in audit or other advisory experience.
• Positive attitude, meticulous and analytical.
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.