Assistant Manager

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Forensic Accountant to join our client in Singapore. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant (ISCA) or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and valuation, particularly in contentious matters related to quantum of loss and damages. The successful candidate will have a solid foundation in forensic accounting and will be responsible for preparing high-quality written reports and providing key support on complex disputes and financial investigations.Confidential Client. Applying to this position means that you are interested to have an initial confidential discussion about how we can help you to identify and join a new accounting advisory firm. With your authorisation we will exclusively run the entire application and recruitment process for you, keeping you apprised at every step. With over 30 years' combined experience of helping the most talented practitioners to make safe exits to launch rewarding new careers, we have the experience, network and ability to help you.Key Responsibilities: Assist in the analysis of financial data and modeling for contentious matters, including valuation, quantum of loss, and damage assessments in litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution processes. Prepare detailed forensic accounting reports for clients, presenting complex financial findings in a clear, concise, and understandable format. Conduct financial analysis, including the review of financial statements, financial projections, and other relevant financial data to determine the impact of delays, breaches of contract, and other damages in disputes. Collaborate with senior forensic accountants, legal professionals, and industry experts to gather and analyze data, assess damages, and present findings in expert reports and testimony. Prepare financial models and calculations to support claims related to lost profits, financial losses, cost overruns, and other forms of economic damage in contentious matters. Conduct thorough investigations into financial records, identify discrepancies, and provide clarity on financial issues related to disputes. Manage and organize the financial data collection process, ensuring that information is accurately compiled and maintained for legal proceedings. Contribute to client meetings, providing financial insights and assisting with the development of strategies to resolve disputes. Support the preparation of reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that all financial calculations and assumptions are well-documented and defensible. Stay updated on relevant accounting, financial, and forensic techniques, industry trends, and regulatory changes to provide high-quality service to clients. Required Qualifications and Skills:Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification with 3-5 years of experience in forensic accounting, financial analysis, and modeling, ideally in contentious matters such as valuation and quantum of loss. Strong experience in preparing high-quality written reports that clearly present complex financial issues and analyses. Proven ability to perform financial analysis and build financial models for disputes, including those involving damages, lost profits, and economic loss calculations. Expertise in reviewing and analyzing financial statements, business plans, and financial projections to identify financial discrepancies and assess the impact of disputes. Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage large volumes of financial data and ensure accuracy in financial calculations and reports. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working on contentious matters and disputes, with the ability to collaborate with legal teams and other professionals involved in litigation or arbitration. Proficiency in financial software and tools commonly used in forensic accounting and financial modeling (e.g., Excel, forensic accounting software). Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach financial analysis and disputes strategically and with an eye for detail. Preferred Experience:Experience in forensic accounting or disputes related to construction, commercial contracts, or corporate finance. Experience in providing support in legal proceedings, including preparation of expert witness testimony and supporting senior professionals in contentious matters. Familiarity with industry standards in forensic accounting and valuation practices. Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards affecting forensic accounting, including IFRS, local financial regulations, and the requirements for expert witness reports in litigation. Experience with data analysis and the use of advanced financial modeling techniques to assess the impact of financial issues in disputes. Compensation:Competitive compensation package, including base salary, performance-based bonuses, health insurance, and opportunities for career progression and professional development.Next Steps:This opportunity is open to Singaporeans and Singapore permanent residents who match the above criteria. Please apply to receive prompt contact from an experienced and specialist forensic accounting recruitment consultant.CharteredPartners is a trading style of Feltan Associates Pte Ltd; an international Executive Search, Recruitment and Consulting business based in Singapore, licensed and regulated by the Singapore Ministry of Manpower to conduct recruitment services for clients. UEN: G. EA Licence 23S1672. All rights reserved.Required Skills: • Litigation• Analysis• Modeling• Financial Modeling• Valuation• Corporate Finance• Accountants• Attention To Detail• Clarity• Excel• Accounting Software• Search• Financial Data• Steps• Calculations• Communication Skills• Data Collection• Trading• Salary• Consulting• Compensation• Financial Analysis• Forms• Financial Statements• LTD• Insurance• Construction• Regulations• Data Analysis• Records• Accounting• Preparation• Finance• Software• Business• Communication #J-18808-Ljbffr