Senior Consultant

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