Consultant Forensic Accounting

J.S. Held LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a graduate-entry Consultant for their Forensic Accounting and Economics team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting, finance, or economics, and will assist with diverse projects involving the quantification of damages and business valuations. Strong investigative skills and Microsoft Excel proficiency are essential. This position offers flexible work options and a supportive environment for continuous learning.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Flexible Time Off Policy

Global Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 0–4 years of public accounting experience or closely related field.
• Ability to demonstrate strong numeracy through assessment.

Responsibilities

• Handle the full range of disputes requiring the quantification of economic losses.
• Use Excel to interpret and analyze financial and operating information.
• Undertake research using public sources to identify relevant data.
• Draft requests for documentation for analysis.
• Assist in preparing expert witness reports and advisory reports.
• Organize supporting documentation for financial investigations.
• Assist with various insurance claim-related matters.

Skills

Strong investigative mindset

Microsoft Excel skills

Proficient in written and spoken English

Proficiency in a second language

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in accounting, finance or economics

0-4 years of public accounting experience

Job description

We are seeking a graduate-entry Consultant to join our Forensic Accounting and Economics team in Singapore. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial highly driven person with a well‑rounded skill set to join the Forensic Accounting and Economics team whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional junior accounting positions. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a keen interest in forensic accounting but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks.

The Forensic Accounting and Economics group champions team members to utilize their unique skill sets within our diverse portfolio of work. We understand that every one of our projects are distinctive therefore we inspire our team members to be inquisitive and think critically while working in a collaborative environment. Our group encourages continuous learning that allows everyone to grow and develop an autonomous mindset in a supportive environment.

The Consultant will assist in the quantification of damages, valuation of businesses, assessment of commercial insurance claims and other assignments. Reporting ultimately to the practice leaders of our Forensic Accounting Insurance and Economic Damages & Valuations teams in Singapore, the role will provide opportunities to work on a wide range of projects including as part of multi‑disciplinary teams (for example alongside colleagues from J.S. Helds Construction Advisory or Global Investigations practices).

Successful candidates will have a strong investigative mindset and enduring professional curiosity.

Job Responsibilities

• The team handles the full range of disputes requiring the quantification of economic losses including contractual and shareholder disputes, fatal accident and personal injury matters, white‑collar crime and civil fraud and investor‑state disputes. Insurance claims include property damage, product recall liability, theft/fidelity and business interruption/lost profits. Businesses will consist of a wide range of industries and sizes.
• Use your knowledge of Excel to interpret and analyze the financial and operating information disclosed to our team in the course of assignments.
• Undertake research using public sources and paid information sources to which the firm subscribes in order to identify data which will help the team to develop robust and defensible economic models.
• Draft requests for documentation to be used in our analysis (in the form of discovery requests and document request lists).
• Assist in the preparation of expert witness reports, written advisory reports and working summaries to be sent to clients. You will be the first set of eyes to make sure documents, transactions and information is accurate by flagging important details for senior team members to review.
• Organize supporting documentation and process data obtained for financial investigations.
• Assist with other assignments ranging from unusual insurance claim‑related matters to investigation and advisory projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Graduate Degree with either a major in accounting, finance or economics; or ability to demonstrate strong numeracy through assessment.
• 0–4 years of public accounting experience or closely related field.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with ability to do VLOOKUP, pivot tables and advanced formulas.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in a second language such as Japanese, Korean, Indonesian or Thai preferred.

Benefits

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed.
• Flexible Time Off Policy.
• Global Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation please email and include "Applicant Accommodation" within the subject line with your request and contact information.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time