Director, Forensic Services

Role purpose

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

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.

Requirements

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 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 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