Associate

Job Description

The Associate role is for fresh graduates to 1 year of working experience in accounting, audit, corporate or individual insolvency and/or restructuring space. Associate will be expected to assist in liquidation and restructuring engagements. Some of the areas of work includes (but not limited to):

. Preparation of documents for conflict checks

. Liaising with clients on the documents required

. Performing an analysis on the historical and current financial performance of the clients

. Performing a review of historical transactions

. Investigating the cause of the insolvency

. Assisting in the preparation of cash flow projections and assessing the validity of the assumptions adopted, taking into account the liquidity constraints / requirements of the clients

. Liaising with government bodies such as CPFB, IRAS, MOM, MinLaw and ACRA

. Liaising with various stakeholders in the administration of various forms of corporate insolvency and restructuring engagements (such as judicial management, liquidation and receivers and managers) including dealing with creditors queries, recovering and realizing assets and fulfilling the statutory obligations of the administrators

. Familiarising themselves with the prevailing insolvency laws and

. Assisting the Directors and Managers on the administrative aspect of the engagements such as time reporting, preparation of the Bill of Cost, documentation tracking etc.

The Associate may from time-to-time participate in business development and stakeholder interactions. The Associate is expected to adhere to standards of ethics and maintain quality assurance in processes.

The Associate is diligent in researching and is able to synthesise information to develop relevant insights. The Associate possesses strong time management and communication skills and are committed to achieving the deadlines of their various deliverables.

The Associate is not expected to prior exposure to other accounting and advisory functions, however, the Associate is expected to embark on a steep learning curve to acquire various skills and expertise in restructuring and insolvency.

Requirements

Candidates are expected to:

. Possess a Diploma or Degree in Accountancy.

. Candidates pursuing professional qualification in Accounting may be considered.

. Candidates with a Degree in Finance or Business may also be considered if they have excelled in the accounting modules.

. Proficient with the Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

. Proficient in English and possess good written and verbal communication and analytical skills.

. Possess good inter-personal skills, as well as able to work in a team.

. Be resourceful, able to exercise initiative, able to work independently, and meticulous.