Schedules & SOFA Consultant

Kroll; Manila, Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroll in Manila is seeking an entry-level Schedules & SOFA Consultant to support the Schedules Team in preparing and filing Schedules of Assets and Liabilities and the Statement of Financial Affairs for Chapter 11 cases.

You will train under experienced professionals, analyze financial data, ensure accuracy and compliance with the Bankruptcy Code, and collaborate with debtors, counsel, and internal teams to meet tight court-imposed deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant experience in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Strong Excel skills and advanced data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational and project-management abilities.
• Ability to work under tight court-imposed deadlines.
• Experience using AI tools for tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary consultant for Chapter 11 engagements involving schedules and SOFAs.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with debtors, bankruptcy counsel, and internal teams.
• Manage multiple engagements with competing deadlines.
• Ensure filings are accurate, complete, timely, and compliant.
• Perform data analysis and QA across schedules and SOFA.
• Prepare client-ready work product supporting disclosures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

AI familiarity

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Schedules & SOFA Consultant is responsible for supporting the #1 Schedules Team in the preparation, review, and filing of Schedules of Assets and Liabilities (Official Forms 206A/B-206H) and the Statement of Financial Affairs (Official Form 207). This role is entry level and intends to train the candidate as a subject matter expert on bankruptcy disclosure requirements and works closely with debtors, attorneys, financial advisors, and claims administration teams to ensure filings are accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rules, and local court requirements.

The ideal candidate combines strong knowledge of accounting, exceptional analytical skills, and experience interpreting complex financial records while managing multiple high-profile engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

Serve as the primary consultant for assigned Chapter 11 engagements involving preparation of Schedules and SOFAs.

Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

Coordinate with debtor personnel, bankruptcy counsel, financial advisors, and internal project teams.

Manage multiple concurrent engagements with competing deadlines.

Track project progress and proactively identify risks affecting filing deadlines.

Preparation of Schedules (SOALS)

Guide debtors through gathering and preparation of all required data

Analyze accounting records to identify assets and liabilities requiring disclosure.

Classify claims in accordance with bankruptcy requirements: Priority, non-priority, secured and the requirements under 507(a) of the bankruptcy code

Review supporting documentation for completeness and consistency.

Reconcile schedules to debtor financial statements and trial balances.

Preparation of Statement of Financial Affairs (SOFA)

Guide debtors through gathering and preparation of all required data

Review raw business and financial records and repurpose information into templates and forms.

Must understand how to review and interpret:

Payment registers and journal entries

Insider transactions

Corporate history and org charts

Ensure responses are supported by underlying accounting records.

Data Analysis

General ledger

Accounts payable ageing reports

Accounts receivable aging reports

Fixed asset records and depreciation schedules

Payroll records

Tax records

Perform reconciliations between financial records and bankruptcy schedules.

Identify inconsistencies requiring further investigation.

Quality Assurance

Conduct detailed reviews for accuracy and completeness.

Verify consistency across schedules, SOFAs, first-day pleadings, and supporting documentation.

Ensure disclosures comply with applicable bankruptcy forms and court requirements, including redaction protocol.

Client Consulting

Explain bankruptcy reporting requirements to debtor personnel.

Conduct working sessions with accounting, finance, HR, treasury, tax, legal, procurement, and operations teams.

Respond to client questions regarding disclosure requirements.

Recommend practical approaches for resolving data challenges.

Cross-Team Collaboration and Support

Coordinate scheduled liabilities data with case teams for claims register, bar date and solicitation purposes.

Work with Special Projects Team and the client to prepare and deliver schedule G.

Prepare Workproduct in support of Schedules Disclosures

Prepare and share client-ready workproduct supporting all disclosures, including AP analysis, SOFA 3 and 4 threshold analysis, UCC lien review.

Maintain audit trails for assumptions and data sources.

Assist with drafting explanatory global notes for schedules and SOFA responses when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

Degree or relevant experience in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Ability to work under tight court-imposed deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to solve complex tasks using AI (co-pilot, chatgpt, claude)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience at a claims agent, law firm, or financial advisory firm specializing in restructuring.

Understanding of corporate accounting and financial reporting.

3-7+ years of Chapter 11 restructuring, bankruptcy consulting, claims administration, or financial advisory experience.

Strong understanding of:

Official Bankruptcy Forms 206 and 207 (Schedules and Sofas)

U.S. Bankruptcy Code

Priority claim classifications

Accounting and financial statements

Core Competencies

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Client relationship management

Accounting research

Time management

Professional judgment

Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams

Success Metrics

The successful consultant will:

Deliver complete and accurate schedules and SOFA filings by court deadlines.

Minimize filing amendments through rigorous quality control.

Effectively manage multiple complex engagements simultaneously.

Build strong working relationships with debtors, counsel, and financial advisors.

Produce high-quality work product that withstand client and court scrutiny

Typical Stakeholders

Controllers

Chief Accounting Officers

General Counsel

Bankruptcy Counsel

Treasury Teams

Accounts Payable Teams

Human Resources

Operations Management

Desired Characteristics

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced consulting environment. They are comfortable working with incomplete or complex financial information, exercise sound professional judgment, and communicate effectively with senior executives and professional advisors. A commitment to accuracy, responsiveness, and client service is essential for success in this role.

This role requires the candidate to work US hours and overtime (Typically 9am Eastern - 6pm Eastern plus overtime).