Associate, Investigations

Secretariat; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Singapore seeks a professional to join their Global Investigations and Disputes team. The role involves supporting fraud investigations, preparing financial reports, and collaborating with other experts. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree with at least 2 years of experience, possesses strong analytical skills, and can communicate effectively in English. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to high-stakes projects in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to speak, write and conduct business in English is required.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in Singapore and Southeast Asia with forensic accounting investigations.
• Perform daily fieldwork, prepare working papers, schedules and reports.
• Maintain communication and update senior team members on progress.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant subject

Job description

From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.

When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem‑solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned investment funds, law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge.

Make your impact at Secretariat.

The successful candidate will join our Global Investigations and Disputes team in Singapore.

About the Global Investigations and Disputes Team

As part of our expanding Global Investigations and Disputes team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex business challenges. Our expert team includes forensic accountants, certified fraud examiners, digital forensic specialists, big data experts, and former regulators – all working in concert to provide investigative, business intelligence, and regulatory advisory solutions.

As part of the team, you will be engaged in compiling and analyzing accounting, financial and other business data, synthesizing insights, and aiding in the communication of our findings to decision makers, who may include boards of directors, C‑suite executives, or in the context of civil, criminal and regulatory arenas.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients in Singapore and the wider Southeast Asia region and undertake fraud and other forensic accounting investigations, review financial documents, and analyse financial data to identify inaccuracies and discrepancies and support expert witness services.
• Under supervision, perform daily fieldwork, prepare working papers, schedules and reports that will be delivered to our clients and other parties.
• Work effectively as a team member by sharing responsibilities, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on your progress.
• Anticipate and identify risks and inform senior members of the team about significant issues.
• Be involved in project activities including project set up and administration, data collection and assessment.
• Willing to participate in practice growth and development initiatives.
• Work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills (ability to speak, write and conduct business in English is required).
• Willing to travel internationally.

Skills and Attributes

• A strong academic record including a relevant bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other relevant subject preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Professional, analytical, and logical, with a high level of organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Regional languages other than English will be highly regarded.

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.