Restructuring & Insolvency Associate / Senior Associate

GRANT THORNTON SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Singapore Private Limited is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate for the Restructuring and Insolvency team in Singapore. You will execute day-to-day restructuring assignments, liaise with stakeholders, and assist in preparing reports and financial analyses.

The role requires a degree in accounting or related fields and 1–2 years of experience (2+ for senior). Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance or related field.
• Fresh graduate or 1–2 years of experience for associate role; 2+ years for senior associate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day restructuring and insolvency assignments including liquidation and debt restructuring.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and client personnel.
• Liaise with stakeholders, creditors and external advisors.
• Prepare draft correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Reconstruct accounting records from incomplete information; assist in financial modelling.
• Participate in client meetings and assist seniors with company analysis and marketing activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

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