Forensic Investigations Manager - Russian or Ukrainian Speaker

Our client is a global advisory firm and we are helping them to recruit a Russian or Ukrainian speaking forensic investigations manager to work in their London forensic team.  It will involve working on investigations and projects across CEE.

Sponsorship for a general tier 2 visa is available for candidates with the relevant forensic profile.

Overall Role Purpose

To take ownership of allocated assignments in a way that meets and exceeds the clients expectations, whilst taking responsibility for managing and developing staff.

Main responsibilities

Markets

• Promote the firm Forensic Services team within and outside the firm.
• Engages with the firm’s broader strategy and purpose.
• Pro-actively contributes to the development of the forensic practice. 
• Is aware of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products whilst pro-actively identifying cross selling opportunities.
• Actively participates in and supports department business development and marketing activities and acts as an ‘ambassador’ of the department and the firm.
• Builds, develops and maintains own business and personal network. 

Clients

• Develops and applies forensic technical experience to effectively manage allocated assignments that meet and exceed the client's expectation.
• Acts as primary point of contact with the client on all day-to-day matters connected with the assignment.
• Carries out effective and focussed research and analysis relevant to the assignment.
• Builds a trusted relationship with client staff and the legal team.
• Takes responsibility for the initial draft of the reporting document and subsequent finalisation aspects. 
• Keeps partners and staff informed of any matters requiring their attention.

People

• Develops technical and personal skills by identifying and addressing development needs.
• As an Assignment Manager, manages, motivates and coaches team members and provides feedback through regular communication and timely appraisal.
• Builds and maintains good working relationships with colleagues.
• Ensures each assignment is properly staffed and tasks are properly identified, allocated and supervised.

Operations and results

• Adheres to the Firm's risk management policies and procedures.
• Controls the financial management of each assignment including raising of accurate and prompt bills and timely debt collection.

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

• ACA/ ACCA or equivalent

Experience

• Forensic accounting and/or investigations experience

Languages

• Fluent in business Russian or Ukrainian