Regional Forensics & Investigations Director

Control Risks; Singapore; In loco; SGD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Control Risks seeks a senior forensics leader to head complex investigations across APAC, leveraging forensic accounting, technology and data analytics. You will oversee the Singapore team, drive business development, and manage end‑to‑end case work with a strong focus on regulatory and cross-border matters.

You will coordinate with global offices, build client relationships and deliver high-quality insights through reports, proposals and pitches.

Competenze

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Internationally recognised accounting qualifications such as CFE/CPA/CFA.
• Proficient IT skills and familiarity with e-discovery tools.

Mansioni

• Originate and scope forensic accounting, compliance and investigation opportunities in SEA/Greater China/South Asia, leveraging technology.
• Lead the Singapore-based Forensics team, providing coaching and development.
• Manage end-to-end investigations, anti-fraud and risk management services, including related reporting.
• Maintain client relationships and deliver high-quality service in line with laws and regulations.
• Develop and deliver reports, proposals and pitches, and stay ahead of market trends in digital forensics, e-discovery and data analytics.
• Oversee project economics and provide forensic accounting technical leadership.

Conoscenze

Senior leadership

Business development

Forensic accounting

Investigations

Data analytics tools

Regulatory knowledge

Dispute resolution

Formazione

Degree level or equivalent

CFE/CPA/CFA qualification

Strumenti

e-discovery tools

IT skills

Data analytics tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Role purpose

This position will lead complex disputes, compliance-driven reviews and investigations, using forensic accounting and technology solutions, in the South-East Asia/ Greater China/ South Asia / Australia region and the broader Asia Pacific Region while coordinating with counterparts in our offices worldwide.

This position will also play a key role in generating opportunities with new and existing clients in the region, by leveraging existing resources as well as building new capabilities

Role tasks and responsibilities

Originate, scope and convert forensic accounting, compliance and investigation opportunities primarily in South East Asia.
Deep understanding of the various types of investigations and forensic accounting assignments, including the use and applications of technology in investigations.
Act as a line manager leading the Forensics Singapore-based team members, providing support with team development and training.
End to end case management of investigations, anti-fraud and anti-corruption risk management services as well as financial, technical accounting, and other analysis relating to litigation.
Management of existing and new client relationships, delivering best in class service and ensuring full compliance with applicable laws.
Development and delivery of reports, proposals and pitches.
Being pro-active and aware of market trends, industry-specific developments, including a solid understanding of digital forensics, e-discovery and data analytics tools.
Managing project economics.
Providing forensic accounting technical leadership.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Proven experience of operating successfully at a senior level, with a track record of sourcing and converting business development leads with the legal buyer community in key South-East Asia/ Greater China/ South Asia markets.

Deep understanding and experience of scoping and delivering different types of investigations (internal, regulatory and cross-border), forensic accounting and proactive fraud and compliance risk assessment projects, including the use and application of technology in their delivery.

Knowledge of the popular dispute resolution mechanisms (mediation, arbitration, litigation) and the role forensics can play in each.

Knowledge of key South-East Asia/ Greater China/ South Asia countries and experience of executing tasks in those jurisdictions as well as further afield.

Extensive forensic accounting experience.

Deep knowledge of local and extra-territorial regulatory drivers and enforcement trends

Preparation of detailed complex report for clients, tribunals, regulators and court proceedings.

Deep understanding of investigation techniques and procedures

Management of investigative assignments and projects relating to proposed, pending or active litigation.

Deep knowledge of our industry and competitors.

Demonstrate an understanding of delivering higher value/margin services.

Preferred

Big 4 or Mid-Tier accounting firm experience

In-house investigations and/or compliance experience

Native English speaker and Mandarin Chinese or other regional languages (spoken, written, reading)

Proactive fraud/corruption risk management experience

Qualifications and specialist skills

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Internationally recognised accounting qualifications (such as CFE/CPA/CFA)

Proficient IT skills

Considerable familiarity with e-discovery and other electronic data analysis tools

Demonstrable commercial acumen

Specialist investigation or dispute resolution skills