Senior Consultant

Control Risks; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Control Risks in Singapore seeks a seasoned consultant to manage investigations and complex problem-solving engagements across Southeast Asia. You will apply forensic accounting, data analytics and technology solutions to deliver high-quality reviews and risk assessments for clients.

The role requires strong interviewing, reporting, and project-management skills, with a track record of building client relationships and driving profitable engagements in the SEA region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional consulting experience in forensic accounting, investigations or compliance.
• Understanding of the complexities of carrying out compliance investigations in SEA.
• Strong analytical, research and report-writing abilities.
• Fluency in English (spoken, written, reading).
• Proven project management and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage investigations using transaction testing, data analysis and funds tracing.
• Conduct interviews and information gathering for risk assessments.
• Lead public-domain research and produce clear, professional reports.
• Create project teams, set tasks, budgets and deliverables.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to internal policies.
• Support business development and client relationship growth in SEA.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Investigations

Compliance

Project management

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Business intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional qualifications (legal/accounting/finance)

Job description

Role purpose

This role focuses on managing and developing compliance driven reviews, investigations and complex problem-solving engagements using forensic accounting, business intelligence and technology solutions across the Southeast Asia region.

Role tasks and responsibilities

• Perform thorough investigations using transaction testing, data analysis, funds flow tracing, process walkthroughs and other document reviews
• Conduct and lead effective confrontational and information gathering interviews in the course of internal investigations or risk assessments
• Conduct in-depth public domain research in English in connection with engagements
• Write well-structured reports and proposals in professional English as well as present factual findings to clients
• Create project teams, set tasks, deliverables and budgets
• Lead projects to ensure rigorous quality control, compliance with internal policies, and high service delivery
• Ensure projects are priced, structured and managed effectively to deliver on profit and within target margins
• Ensure successful completion of the project including prompt invoicing and participating in the collection process
• Mentor junior members of the team from a technical, professional or project management perspectives
• Represent Control Risks at events and other business development functions to develop Control Risks' profile in the region
• Assist with the development of strategies and business plans to expand Control Risks' standing with existing and potential clients in the Southeast Asia region
• Identify opportunities to differentiate Control Risks' services by applying crisis management, business intelligence and political and country risk methodologies from other practice areas

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• At least 5 years of professional consulting experience, including experience in forensic accounting, investigations and/or compliance
• Understanding of the complexities of carrying out compliance investigations in the Southeast Asia region
• Extensive and demonstrable experience of operating within a commercial environment
• Proven track record of successful project management and gaining repeat business from clients
• Proven experience of successfully building effective and strong client relationships
• Commercial experience across the Southeast Asia region, and understanding of that market and its specific characteristics in terms of corporate investigation services

Qualifications and specialist skills

Essential

• Minimum undergraduate degree or equivalent
• Strong technical forensic accounting and investigative skills a must
• Advanced skills in research, business intelligence, analysis and report writing
• Fluency in English (spoken, written, reading)
• Extensive and demonstrable experience of operating within a commercial environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Methodical approach and strong project management skills
• Close attention to detail

Preferred

• Professional qualifications in legal, accounting and/or finance strongly preferred
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese; other regional languages an advantage