Senior Consultant, Forensic Accounting and Advisory

About the role

FTI Consulting is an independent consulting firm offering investigative, data analysis, forensic accounting, governance and regulatory, corporate intelligence and construction solutions to the global business, legal and government community. Its risk investigation advisory practice covers complex fraud investigations, FCPA and financial investigations, business valuation, commercial disputes, litigation support and expert witness engagements. The team is looking for a Consultant or Senior Consultant to carry out client engagements, conduct investigations and complex accounting and financial analysis, and prepare short reports.

Key responsibilities

• Reconstruct complex accounting records from incomplete information and assess the reliability of accounting evidence.
• Analyse and interpret large volumes of accounting records and conduct desktop public record research in English and Chinese.
• Review electronic data using AI tools and machine learning on document review platforms, lead simple reviews and prepare client reports.
• Carry out fact-finding and investigative interviews, document business processes and identify internal control gaps.
• Review financial statements for GAAP compliance, perform company and industry analysis, ratio and comparable company analysis, and discounted cash flow modelling.
• Prepare draft expert reports, client reports and presentations, and supervise and coach junior staff.
• Interact with clients including lawyers and in-house counsel, and assist with new business development.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Hong Kong or internationally recognised professional accounting qualification.
• 4-6 years of relevant professional accounting experience, preferably in forensic investigations, accounting disputes, litigation support, expert witness services and/or business valuation; more years may qualify for Senior Consultant level.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, with written and spoken Mandarin preferred.
• Experience leading small teams on client sites and working on multiple matters at once.

Required skills

• Detailed knowledge of accounting principles and strong report writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and under tight deadlines.

What we offer

• Internal training, on-the-job coaching and mentoring, with a dedicated coach.
• Professional development programs covering leadership, growth and certifications.