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 Asia.

Role tasks and responsibilities

 Perform thorough investigations requiring data analysis, funds flow tracing, process walkthroughs, financial and non-financial document review, review of electronic data and loss quantification
 Conduct effective confrontational and information gathering interviews in the course of factual investigations or compliance assessments
 Conduct in-depth public domain research in Chinese and English in connection with engagements
 Work collaboratively and efficiently with data analytics, business intelligence and technology teams
 Write well-structured reports and proposals in professional English and Chinese
 Conduct projects, ensuring rigorous quality control and high service delivery
 Conduct projects effectively to deliver on budget
 Manage client expectations proactively and provide period updates
 Ensure successful completion of the project through to prompt invoicing
 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 GCNA and North Asia region.
 Assist with the development of strategies and business plans to expand Control Risks' standing with existing and potential clients in the GCNA and North Asia region.
 Seek to identify opportunities to differentiate Control Risks' services by applying crisis management, business intelligence and political and country risk methodologies from other practice areas.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience

Essential

 3 years relevant professional consulting experience and/or in-house compliance/investigations role.

 Understanding of the complexities of carrying out compliance investigations in the Asia region

 Demonstrable experience of operating within a commercial environment

Preferred

 Successful project management and gaining repeat business from clients

 Experience of successfully building effective and strong client relationships

 Commercial experience across the Asia region, and understanding of that market and its specific characteristics in terms of corporate investigation services

Qualifications and specialist skills

Essential

 Strong technical forensic accounting, compliance review, interview and investigative skills a must

 Advanced skills in research, business intelligence, analysis and report writing

 Extensive and demonstrable experience of operating within consulting or commercial environments

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills

 Methodical approach and strong project management skills

 Close attention to detail

 Fluency in English (spoken, written, reading)

 Willingness to travel to client locations

Preferred

 Accounting designation (CPA or ACCA for instance)

 China or overseas accountancy certifications (e.g., CICPA, CPA, ACCA, CA)