Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
What You Will Do
Our forensic accounting and advisory services practice undertakes a wide range of engagements, including complex fraud investigations; FCPA and financial investigations; business valuation, commercial disputes, litigation support and expert witness engagements.
As an Associate, you will work alongside a team of forensic accounting experts to execute and complete client engagements, with responsibility for day-to-day activities. You will undertake investigations and complex accounting and financial analysis, prepare short reports. You will have a chance to work directly with senior members of the team, and receive internal training, on-the-job coaching and mentoring. You will develop a strong knowledge of the legal process, especially with regard to litigation, fraud and compliance issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and interpret large volumes of accounting records.
- Assess the reliability of accounting evidence.
- Reconstruct complex accounting records from incomplete information.
- Perform investigative interviews and participating in client meetings.
- Review financial statements for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Undertake company and industry analysis.
- Perform financial, ratio and comparable company analysis and financial and discounted cash flow modelling.
- Prepare draft expert reports and client reports and presentations, detailing project scope, methodology and findings.
- Interact with clients, including lawyers, in house counsel and senior accounting personnel.
- Contribute to company initiatives and team development activities.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related disciplines.
- 0-2 years of professional accounting or audit experience, keen interest in financial investigations, litigation support and business valuation would be an absolute advantage. (Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience/education background are welcome to apply.)
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English required and written and spoken Mandarin preferred.
- Hold a Hong Kong or internationally recognised professional accounting qualification is a strong plus.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Detailed knowledge of accounting principles.
- Adaptability in a fast paced and dynamic working environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle and analyse complex financial information.
- Ability to work on multiple client matters at one time.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to work with senior team members and the client in demanding, deadline-driven situations.
- Strong work ethic and integrity and high level of professionalism.
- Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s).
