Roles & Responsibilities
About the Role
We focus on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional challenges faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders.
The Restructuring & Insolvency segment of FTI Consulting provides complete support in restructuring and corporate recovery. The practice has a reputation for taking on challenging and complex assignments that require exceptional strategic and technical capabilities.
Our team has over 30 years global experience working on some of the most high profile restructurings and insolvency cases, including Lehman Brothers and General Motors. Our clients include nearly all of the major global financial institutions, private equity houses, city law firms and many corporates.
Our regional and international coverage, combined with the depth of our specialist team and results-focused approach, means we are uniquely placed to meet our clients’ needs.
What You’ll Do
- Review and analyse financial statements and projections and assess business plans.
- Reconstruct accounting records from incomplete information.
- Undertake company and industry research.
- Assist senior staff in overseeing operations of trading businesses.
- Perform financial, ratio and comparable company analysis, and basic financial modelling.
- Document assumptions, methodology and information sources.
- Work closely with colleagues on client matters.
- Act as contact liaison between external parties and FTI.
- Maintain accounting and statutory records.
- Analyse and interpret historical financial, operational, and transactional data.
- Apply Companies Ordinance and other relevant legislation and case law where appropriate to component of engagements.
- Assist with preparation of reports, written analysis, presentations, quantitative exhibits, and other client deliverables.
- Attend client site and assist senior staff in carrying out duties and collating information required.
- Maintain a professional image within the company and project the same to those outside of the company.
- Contribute to company initiatives and team development activities.
How You’ll Grow
As an Associate (0-2 years experience), you will be required to work on client engagements under the supervision of more senior members of the team. You will typically undertake tasks such as gathering, organising and reviewing accounting and financial data, performing calculations, undertaking research and documenting your work. You will benefit from on-the-job coaching from experienced members of the team and will be supported in undertaking an appropriate accounting qualification.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or FinanceEnrolment in (or intention to pursue) an internationally recognised professional qualification in accounting or finance.Insolvency / restructuring experience preferred, but not mandatoryProficiency in both written and spoken English.Strong report writing skills.Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.Proficiency with PC environment and related software, including Microsoft Office applications.Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn and motivation to succeed.Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with a strong attention to detail in deadline driven situations.High level of professionalism.Familiarity with internet-based financial research resources for corporate information, exchange filings, competitive data, and other relevant data.Flexibility with respect to assigned tasks and engagements due to challenging deadlines, changing deliverables, and evolving task priorities.General knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles and terminology.Willingness to travel when requested.Resilience to deal with unexpected or adverse situations.Ability to identify issues and raise queries where appropriate.Tell employers what skills you have
Report Writing
Microsoft Office
Strong Attention To Detail
Managing Deadlines
Accounting
Financial Modelling
Team Player
Stakeholder Management
Writing Skills
Corporate Finance