Senior Consultant, Forensic Accounting and Advisory

FTI Consulting; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting in Hong Kong is looking for a Senior Consultant to execute client engagements focusing on fraud investigations and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, with 4-6 years of accounting experience. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in English are essential, and Mandarin fluency is preferred.

Responsibilities include conducting investigations, preparing expert reports, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers opportunities for professional development in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience in financial investigations, litigation support, or business valuation.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconstruct complex accounting records.
• Prepare expert reports detailing findings.
• Supervise junior staff and provide coaching.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Financial analysis

Communication in English

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

About Forensic And Litigation Consulting

We provide multidisciplinary investigative, data analysis, forensic accounting, governance & regulatory, corporate intelligence and construction solutions to the global business, legal and government community. As an independent consulting firm, we have unmatched capabilities and extensive experience supporting clients facing investigations, disputes and regulatory scrutiny, as well as providing insights and intelligence that help shape strategies.

Position Summary

Our risk investigation advisory practice undertakes a wide range of engagements, including complex fraud investigations; FCPA and financial investigations; business valuation, commercial disputes, litigation support and expert witness engagements. As a Senior Consultant, you will execute and complete client engagements, with responsibility for day‑to‑day activities. You will undertake investigations and complex accounting and financial analysis, prepare short reports. You will work directly with senior members of the team, and receive internal training, on‑the‑job coaching and mentoring. You will need to develop a strong knowledge of the legal process, especially with regard to litigation, fraud and compliance issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconstruct complex accounting records from incomplete information.
• Analyse and interpret large volumes of accounting records.
• Assess the reliability of accounting evidence.
• Conduct desktop public record research and fact verification in English and Chinese.
• Perform investigative (subject matter expert) review of electronic data, including the use of AI‑tools and machine learning on document review platforms. Lead simple reviews from development of key word search terms, other data filters and review workflows through to client reporting.
• Perform fact‑finding and investigative interviews and participate in client meetings.
• Document key business processes and identify internal control gaps.
• Review financial statements for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Undertake company and industry analysis.
• Perform financial, ratio and comparable company analysis and financial and discounted cash flow modelling.
• Prepare draft expert reports and client reports and presentations, detailing project scope, methodology and findings.
• Develop project planning and management skills.
• Supervise the work of junior staff and provide coaching to junior team members.
• Interact with clients, including lawyers, in house counsel and senior accounting personnel.
• Undertake networking and marketing activities to develop professional contacts.
• Assist senior team members with new business development activities.
• Contribute to company initiatives and team development activities.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related disciplines.
• Hong Kong or internationally recognised professional accounting qualification.
• 4‑6 years of professional accounting experience, including experience in financial investigations, litigation support and expert witness services, and/or business valuation.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English required and written and spoken Mandarin preferred.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Detailed knowledge of accounting principles.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office applications.
• Adaptability in a fast paced and dynamic working environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle and analyse complex financial information.
• Experience of leading small teams working on client site.
• Ability to work on multiple client matters at one time.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work with senior team members and the client in demanding, deadline‑driven situations.
• Strong work ethic and integrity and high level of professionalism.
• Ability to travel when requested.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.