Senior Associate & Restructuring and Forensic

BDO ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking new talents for a consulting role focused on financial analysis and restructuring. The role encompasses managing engagement operations, providing valuable insights, and advising clients in complex situations. Suitable candidates include recent graduates and those with some experience, possessing strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in English and a degree in Accounting or equivalent are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, ACCA, CPA or equivalent qualification recognized by ISCA.
• For Senior Associates: 18 months of experience in a similar field is required.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of engagements.
• Review and analyze books and records.
• Advise clients in restructuring and insolvency engagements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Consulting skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent judgment

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting, ACCA, CPA or equivalent qualification

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.
• For Associates: No prior experience required.
• For Senior Associates: At least 18 months of work experience in a similar field or 24 months of 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.