Restructuring & Insolvency Associate

GRANT THORNTON SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Singapore is seeking candidates for its Restructuring and Insolvency team. This role involves executing various assignments related to insolvency, including building relationships, preparing reports, and conducting investigations to recover assets. The ideal candidate should have a relevant Bachelor's degree, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative environment. Opportunities are available for fresh graduates as well as those with experience.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate or minimum 1 year of experience for associate role.
• Minimum 2 years of experience for senior associate role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Executing day-to-day restructuring and insolvency assignments.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Liaising with creditors and advisors.
• Preparing draft correspondence and reports.
• Reconstructing accounting records from incomplete information.
• Undertaking investigative work for asset recovery.
• Participating in client meetings.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Restructuring and Insolvency team

Our Restructuring and Insolvency team works closely with industry professionals, companies and their stakeholders to identify and resolve issues affecting profitability, protect enterprise value and facilitate a full recovery where possible.

The team is made up of young and friendly professionals bringing about an easy-going culture. While projects are often performed in a pressurised environment, the team works collaboratively and supportively across all levels to be able to deliver their best. The leaders in the team are hands-on, guiding and teaching junior members to navigate situations and stakeholders that may be difficult or tricky. Each individual has the space to grow in their own way and to discover what is best for them.

Responsibilities

• Executing day to day issues on restructuring and insolvency engagements assignments (being, amongst others, liquidation, receivership, judicial management, scheme of arrangement, monitoring / exceptional accountant, debt restructuring and personal insolvency work)
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Liaising with stakeholders, creditors and other advisors
• Preparing draft correspondence, draft reports and draft presentations
• Reconstructing accounting records, from incomplete information
• Undertaking investigative work for the benefit of recovering assets for the insolvent estate
• Participating in client meetings
• Assisting seniors with the company analysis, including financial modelling where necessary and assisting in department networking and marketing activities
• For insolvency work, attending to statutory and compliance matters

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance or other relevant field
• Fresh graduate or minimum 1 year of experience for associate role, minimum 2 years of experience for senior associate role
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously