Senior Consultant

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

Job summary

Control Risks is seeking a seasoned consultant to lead complex investigations and compliance reviews across Southeast Asia. You will apply forensic accounting, data analysis and business intelligence to deliver rigorous engagements for high‑profile clients.

The role requires outstanding interview, research and reporting skills, with proven project management experience and the ability to build strong client relationships in a commercial environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum undergraduate degree or equivalent.
• Strong technical forensic accounting and investigative skills required.
• Advanced skills in research, business intelligence, analysis and report writing.
• Fluency in English (spoken, written, reading).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and a methodical, detail‑oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop compliance driven reviews and investigations across SEA.
• Lead interviews and information gathering in investigations.
• Conduct public domain research and write well-structured reports.
• Create project teams, set tasks, budgets and deliverables.
• Ensure quality control and profitable project delivery.
• Represent Control Risks at events and support business development.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Investigations

Business intelligence

Report writing

Project management

Client relationships

English fluency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

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