Total 31 Director/C-Level Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in CHN - Shanghai - Shanghai (Caohejinghi Park)

About Sinologistics Overseas, a subsidiary of China Logistics Group:

With the strategic involvement of three key investors, namely China Eastern Airlines, China COSCO Shipping Corporation Ltd, and China Merchants Group, China Logistics Group operates in close coordination to drive its strategic initiatives. China Logistics has a registered capital of 30 billion RMB and a strong presence both domestically and internationally. Its operations span across 30 provinces within China, as well as five continents worldwide. Sinologistics Overseas, a Singapore Company, is its first overseas subsidiary and we are looking for like-minded individuals to build and expand the overseas market with us!

Key Responsibilities

The Cost Control Director is responsible for setting up and managing the financial systems for the Program including cash flow, yearly budgets, data collection, and analysis, cost control, and reporting to the Senior Management and Head Office as required.

Budget Development and Management
- Prepare detailed budgets for various departments and projects within the organization.

- Monitor actual expenditures against the budget and report variances.

Financial Reporting
- Prepare regular financial reports, including cost summaries, variance analysis, and forecasts.
- Present financial data to senior management, highlighting key insights and recommendations.

Cost Tracking/Analysis and Cost Control Procedures
- Track and record all costs associated with projects

- Analyze cost data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and potential cost-saving opportunities.

- Implement and enforce cost control procedures across all departments.

Forecasting and Planning
- Develop cost forecasts and update them based on actual performance and changing conditions.
- Assist in long-term financial planning and strategy development for the organization.

Collaboration with Departments

- Work closely with department heads to understand their cost drivers and assist in

managing their budgets.

- Provide financial guidance and support to ensure effective cost management.

Process Improvement
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance cost efficiency.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to develop and execute cost-saving initiatives.

Risk and Compliance Management
- Identify financial risks related to cost overruns and develop mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and report on risk factors that could impact the financial performance of the organization

- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain detailed and organized financial records for audit and review purposes.

Staff Training and Development
- Train and mentor finance team on cost control practices and financial analysis techniques.
- Promote a culture of cost consciousness and financial accountability within the organization

Special Projects
- Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by senior management.
- Provide financial analysis and support for new business ventures or expansions.

Job Requirements

· Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in finance, supply chain management, business administration, or equivalent.

· Minimum 10 years of experience Financial Planning & Analytics.

· A strong leader who is able to drive performance and focused on delivering the end-results, also able to lead the finance team

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Demonstrated to be a self-starter and highly motivated, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to take initiative

· Have strong business acumen and analytical skills, detail-oriented and.good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple stakeholders, priorities and timelines simultaneously

· Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

· Experience in driving process improvement and change initiatives

· Able to collaborate effectively in a cross functional and multi-cultural environment

· Proficient in both spoken and written English and Mandarin

Our client is a US MNC and a Fortune 500 Company that provides Design and Manufacturing solutions to the customers worldwide. They are currently hiring for a Quality Director and will like to invite interested candidate to submit your detailed resume to talent@asiasearch.com.sg

Quality Director

Responsibilities:

• You will be part of the site Management Team
• Manage entire site Quality system which includes Medical system
• Responsible for all product quality issues, including managing internal and external communication on product qualities.
• Identifies on-going quality issues and makes recommendations to improve current processes
• Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineering and operational groups on quality related issues
• Responsible to lead 5S & 6 sigma initiatives for the Region
• Provides training in statistical concepts and techniques
• Establish, review & approve quality control methods and procedures
• Plays a key role to provide guidance to site with respect to maintaining quality excellence

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electronic / Electrical Engineering or Quality Management with minimum 10 years relevant experience in Quality &/or Management capacity preferably in EMS environment & prior experience in handling FDA audit is preferred
• Excellent knowledge & implementation experience in Six Sigma
• Formal training in ISO Lead Auditor is a definite advantage
• Familiar with ISO-13485 & TL (Telecommunication ) system
• Strong skills in facilitation, analysis & problem solving
• Experience in analyzing of various processes barriers and using TPM methodology to drive improvements and inspection to support operations
• Candidates with Black Belt or Master Black Belt in Lean / Six Sigma will have added advantage
• Ability to work independently with excellent interpersonal relations and deep passion for driving product quality are essential

Job Description & Requirements

Responsibilities

· Ensure adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements

· Design and implement quality management policies and procedures

· Evaluate system of quality management control through firm-level and engagement-level reviews and document defects and / or recommendations for improvement

· Participate in technical projects and consultations

· Direct use and provide training on the firm-tailored auditing tool

· Train personnel about professional standards and regulatory requirements

Requirements

· Degree in Accountancy or related discipline with professional qualification

· 7 - 10 years of relevant experience in public accounting firm or equivalent

· Excellent understanding of accounting, auditing and regulatory requirements

· Strong interest and passion in professional standards and quality management

· Good project and people management and communication skills

We offer a competitive salary & benefits package, a professional and conducive work environment that supports your development and goals. Please include information such as last drawn and expected salary, reason for leaving and notice period.

Our client, a renowned private bank is seeking an experience Compliance specialist to support our management team in ensuring adherence to all relevant Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining an effective control framework, transaction monitoring, and ensuring compliance with both group guidance and local regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the management team, including the Head of Compliance and the Head of AML, in implementing and adhering to AML/S/CFT/ABC policies and procedures.
• Conduct transaction monitoring and account surveillance, utilizing data mining techniques to identify potential compliance issues.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of AML monitoring tools such as SWIFT, Pythagoras, and IMTF.
• Perform threshold tuning exercises to optimize AML monitoring tools.
• Identify and address control weaknesses through ongoing reviews and monitoring of the AML/S/CFT/ABC control framework.
• Conduct regular reviews and surveillance of compliance and AML controls, including client acceptance processes, transaction monitoring, payment filtering, client screening, and timely filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).
• Prepare working papers and draft monitoring reports, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of identified issues.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of compliance and regulatory reports to management, regulators, and auditors.
• Conduct training sessions on AML/CFT/FATCA/CRS regulations, ensuring that staff are updated on new or revised regulations.
• Support the preparation of training materials for AML/S/CFT/ABC compliance training.
• Assist in audits, inspections, and investigations as needed.
• Collaborate with the Head of Compliance, Head of AML, and the compliance team on various tasks related to monitoring, surveillance, and general compliance advice.
• Participate in ad hoc special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Min 5-7 years of relevant experience in general compliance and FCC, with a min Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in AML or compliance are a plus.
• Mandatory experience in private bank.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using AML monitoring tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of local and international AML regulations and compliance best practices.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Annual leaves, wellness and health insurances
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment

Salary: Up to SGD168K per year

If you are interested in this role or would like to have a discussion, please reach out to functions@tenten-partners.com

Balyasny Asset Management (BAM) is a global, multi-strategy investment Firm with over $21 billion in assets under management. We are a diversified business, with global breadth and depth. Our Firm has a clear mission: To consistently deliver uncorrelated returns in all market environments. Today, BAM employs more than 160 portfolio managers and 1,200 investment professionals across 19 offices in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We are active across six investing strategies: Equities Long/Short, Equities Arbitrage, Macro, Commodities, Systematic, and Growth Equity. We also have a dedicated private investment team, BAM Elevate, and a standalone equities unit, Corbets Capital.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Balyasny Asset Management is seeking an experienced Senior Associate/ Director, Compliance for the Asia region. As the Senior Associate/ Director, Compliance, the employee will report to the firm’s Head of Asia Compliance and would be responsible for development, implementation, management, and oversight of the firm’s Compliance program in relation to its’ business in the Asia region. The responsibilities will include providing compliance counsel to investment staff on research and trading related matters and regulations adopted by the SFC, JFSA, KFB, MAS and others, maintain a strong compliance presence within, and provide compliance oversight for, the regional offices, assist with the review of marketing materials, complete and submit regulatory filings and conduct compliance training for local HK and Singapore staffs.

In the role of Senior Associate/ Director, Compliance, the employee will be responsible for, among others, the following:

• Provide direct support to the Head of Asia Compliance to manage the compliance priorities for the Asia region;
• Maintain a strong compliance presence within, and provide compliance oversight for all regional offices in Asia;
• Provide research and trading related compliance counsel to the investment staff in relation to day to day business matters;
• Assist with enforcing compliance policies as it applies to the firm’s Asia business on a day to day basis;
• Monitor regulatory developments and stay ahead of them to update compliance policies and procedures as required
• Educate investment and non-investment staff with regard to trading related compliance requirements on an ongoing basis;
• Assist with surveillance, testing and other key parts of the compliance program and forensic testing to satisfy ongoing compliance obligations;
• Keep track of industry leading compliance practices and adopt and implement such practices to continually enhance the firm’s compliance program;
• Complete and submit regulatory filings with local regulators in a timely and high quality manner;
• Escalate matters to the global Compliance leaders and the regional Business leaders as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

In order to effectively represent the Company and communicate with clients, the employee must be someone who has:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant compliance experience working for Fund Managers and/or Regulatory Bodies in Asia.
• Within this, minimum 3 years of compliance experience working at a multistrategy hedge fund.
• Broad set of responsibilities spanning investment compliance, business compliance, regulatory compliance and employee compliance.
• Strong familiarity with regulations related to insider trading, market manipulation and other forms of market misconduct.
• Experience communicating with regulators on behalf of the firm.
• Experience working on a variety of compliance software spanning employee requests, surveillance, archiving, analytics etc.
• Experience working closely with regional and global management teams.
• Experience managing a regional team of compliance officers.
• Bachelors Degree is a must. Masters Degree or CFA or other industry certifications are a plus.

Roles and responsibilities

• Research and develop/update technical publications, templates, practice aids and/or training materials
• Provide technical consultations, including review of consultation papers
• Conducts reviews of audit and assurance engagement and/or financial statements
• Participate in other ad-hoc technical projects
• Conduct technical training sessions

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualifications
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in public accounting firm or equivalent
• Strong interest and passion to specialize in accounting standards and technical training
• Good project and people management skills
• Excellent understanding of accounting, auditing and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work independently, be versatile and assertive
• Good verbal and written communication skills

We welcome you to apply if you believe you are the right fit for the postion.

Roles and responsibilities

• Research and develop/update technical publications, templates, practice aids and/or training materials
• Provide technical consultations, including review of consultation papers
• Conducts reviews of audit and assurance engagement and/or financial statements
• Participate in other ad-hoc technical projects
• Conduct technical training sessions

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualifications
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in public accounting firm or equivalent
• Strong interest and passion to specialize in accounting standards and technical training
• Good project and people management skills
• Excellent understanding of accounting, auditing and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work independently, be versatile and assertive
• Good verbal and written communication skills

We welcome you to apply if you believe you are the right fit for the postion.

Job Description:

• Manage a portfolio of SME audit clientele
• Ensure the audit engagements are carried out in accordance with the Firm's policies and procedures and with approved professional standards;
• Direct the performance of the work and resolve technical matters;
• Develop and maintain client relationships and identify new business development opportunities

Requirements:

• A recognised degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional accounting qualifications
• Relevant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services in large/mid-tier international public accounting firms
• Strong technical skills
• Possess an initiative and analytical mind
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills

Asia-Pacific Office of Compliance Department

We are looking for a professional to join the team.

Your key roles & responsibilities include:

· Enhancing overseas compliance monitoring framework/programme

· Designing KRIs (Key Risk Indicators) monitoring framework, conducting R&C (Review & Challenge) process to detect early signs of a potential compliance risk(s) as well as periodic and/or ad-hoc Testing activities where necessary

· Handling queries from offices and providing assists with proper interpretation and adherence of Japanese laws and regulations and relevant internal rules that are applicable to the bank and its clients

· Coordinating with HQ relevant departments/sections, and effectively communicating with regional offices’ compliance personnel and management to strengthen the bank’s compliance risk control locally, regionally, and globally

What you should have:

· A Bachelor’s Degree

· At least 15 years of relevant experience in compliance analysis, planning, relevant rule implementation/revision/abolition process

· Special knowledge of Japanese laws and regulations, especially the ones applicable to Japanese Financial Institutions operating overseas

· Good problem-solving skills and the ability to acquire consensus among stakeholders.

· Skills for critical & analytical thinking, articulate documentation, effective communication, relationship building among others

· Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese are required to read, write,

understand documents as well as communicate in those two languages with Head

office in Japan, Singapore branch staff and globally including our regional branches

· Strong understanding and affiliation to Japanese financial industry with relevant

network

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Haier is the number one brand of Major Appliances in the world with 16.3 percent of global market share. Headquartered in Qingdao, Haier has over 80,000 employees across 30 countries in the world.

Haier Singapore is the International HQ of Haier Group and is the main platform to provide procurement, trading, R&D and big data supports to over 80 countries in Asia, Europe, Africa and North America markets.

As the continuous demands from global businesses, we are looking for passionate and creative Audit Professional to join our Internal Audit team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for risk management, internal controls, internal audit and investigation services for overseas entities of Haier Home Appliance group and supervising overseas audit team. Detailed job scopes include but not limited to:

• Directly supervision and coaching and development of Singapore team (up to 3 team members); Dot-line supervision of audit team in each country which also report to in-country management.
• Responsible for the planning, execution and supervision of all overseas risk management, internal control, internal audits and investigation engagements;
• Together with China Headquarter team, establishment of effective global risk management and internal controls system for overseas entities and development and continuous improvement of global audit / investigation methodology.
• Be trusted business partner, keep on-going communication with key stakeholders and establish professional relationship
• Day to day management of the department, including but not limited to strategic development, resource management, audit/work procedures, technical expertise as well as other tasks as assigned.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidates we are looking for should possess:

• Extensive experience in leading teams on external or internal audit projects, strong forensic investigation experience is a big plus
• Strong leadership capabilities
• 15+ years of experience with a mixture of big 4 and in-house IA/investigation role
• Experience in manufacturing industry with sound knowledge in manufacturing, order to cash and procurement to pay processes and related internal controls will be considered favourably
• Candidates with ACCA, CPA or CIA accreditations will be considered favourably.
• Excellent English abilities as well as ability to speak/ read/ write business Chinese
• Willingness to travel internationally (50% travel)

Roles and responsibilities

• Research and develop/update technical publications, templates, practice aids and/or training materials
• Provide technical consultations, including review of consultation papers
• Conducts reviews of audit and assurance engagement and/or financial statements
• Participate in other ad-hoc technical projects
• Conduct technical training sessions

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualifications
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in public accounting firm or equivalent
• Strong interest and passion to specialize in accounting standards and technical training
• Good project and people management skills
• Excellent understanding of accounting, auditing and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work independently, be versatile and assertive
• Good verbal and written communication skills

We welcome you to apply if you believe you are the right fit for the postion.

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY is a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

The opportunity

EY Forensic & Integrity Services practice help organizations protect and restore enterprise and financial reputation. Our professionals assist companies and their legal counsel to investigate facts, resolve disputes and manage regulatory challenges. We put integrity at the heart of compliance programs to help better manage ethical and reputational risks. We understand how organizations navigate complex environments; how pressures, attitudes and culture influence employee actions; and how to leverage data analytics to improve compliance and investigation outcomes. We are committed to making integrity the cornerstone of a better working world. Our team is multi-disciplinary which includes amongst others, certified accountants, forensic accountants and technologists, certified fraud examiners, data scientists, data analytics professionals, anti-corruption professionals, certified expert witnesses, compliance professionals, money laundering and sanctions investigators, etc.

Join our team and be part of the team that helps clients achieve their Integrity agenda. You’ll will also be introduced to career challenges that will take you into exciting new professional territory through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored counselling.

We are looking for a Senior Manager/Director from Investigation and Compliance to be part of our globally connected and culturally aligned Forensic & Integrity team.

Your key responsibilities

• Work and lead on challenging projects related to white collar crimes, fraud investigations, Corporate compliance and Ethics, forensic accounting and financial and economic damages analyses, in a rapidly growing team with multidisciplinary skill-sets.
• Display understanding of client needs, priorities and anticipate related challenges
• Identify and resolve issues on your engagements demonstrating a broad technical and people skillset.
• Prepare work plans and review electronic data, accounting, financial and non-financial records. An ability to see the “wood from the trees”
• Ensure high quality working papers and analysis by team members
• Prepare client deliverables including forensic and investigation reports. Present findings to clients
• Liaise with senior client personnel, in-house counsel, external legal teams, witnesses and regulators
• Coach team members, contribute to the knowledge sharing culture of the team and hold difficult conversations.
• Effectively balance your personal commitments with your professional needs
• Engage and participate in Sales and Marketing efforts including building the profile of the practice and firm in internal as well as external events
• Keep abreast on regulatory/ business/economic developments and their impact on the solutions of EY Forensics.
• Meet mandatory compliance, learning and other professional requirements

Skills and attributes for success

We’re interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Minimum 10 to 12 years of work experience
• Professional accountancy qualification
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Led teams on projects in relation to investigations and corporate compliance
• Conducted investigations and have working experience of relevant concepts (evidence preservation and collection, data privacy, legal privilege, investigative interviewing techniques, business intelligence)
• Conducted Fraud prevention including fraud risk assessments and compliance program development
• Prepared forensic reports including review, analysis and verification of evidence
• Awareness and knowledge of regulatory environment and local legislation in relation of Fraud, Listing requirements,
• Knowledge and awareness, including enforcement trends for International Anti-Bribery/ corruption related regulations like the FCPA, UK Bribery Act

What we look for

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Skeptical yet practical mindset to assess situations and reach conclusions objectively. Natural curiosity and ability to ask better questions
• Self-awareness, respect for differences in individual style and background of your team members.
• Teaming and displaying strong interpersonal skills. Someone who is eager to learn, contribute and collaborate to support the achievement of a shared vision
• Strong time and organization skills, ability to adapt quickly to changing environments, determination and tenacity to see the matter you are working on to its conclusion
• Proactiveness in sharing new ideas to support achievement of shared vision.
• Strong communication skills and command over spoken and written English. Knowledge of another Asian language is valued, but not a requirement
• Other financial qualification such as FFP, CFE, ACAMS is valued

Job Description:

As part of the Regional Compliance team to be responsible for Singapore and Asia Region compliance on conflict check advisory, adherence to local and Tokyo regulations & internal policies as well as to act as a Liaison Officer between Singapore and Tokyo office on compliance initiatives / projects.

· Ensure the business units conduct their businesses in compliance with the rules of regulators and exchanges;

· Give appropriate and professional independent compliance advice to the business units as required.

· Monitor regulatory change developments and their potential impact on businesses in Singapore, including performing gap analysis and providing compliance advisory to local and Tokyo stakeholders

· To provide compliance awareness training particularly to Japanese expatriates on compliance related topics including thematic issues.

· To provide regular updates to Regional & Tokyo Compliance teams on Singapore Compliance activities and developments.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 8 – 10 years of working experience in financial institution / securities firm

• Working experience in Risk Management and handling regional projects are added advantages

• Good understanding and working knowledge of capital market products including fixed income and equities

• Proficiency in written and spoken Japanese language is required for daily communication and reporting to Tokyo

• Strong interpersonal & communication skills to interact and negotiate with key stakeholders.

Role purpose

Our Business Intelligence teams work as trusted advisors to leading Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, private market investors and law firms across the region. We help our clients understand and manage a variety of business risks, enabling them to succeed in complex environments. Your work as a member of the team will include conducting strategic intelligence projects, evaluating potential local partners and investments, mapping out sources of reputational and integrity risk and conducting investigations to help our clients respond to internal and external threats to their operations, including helping to resolve disputes.

This role is responsible for;

• Leading research and intelligence-led projects focused on strategic intelligence to inform decision-making, as well as determining integrity, anti-corruption, fraud related or other issues for our clients.
• Leading, motivating and developing a team of high-performing consultants
• Developing and responding to revenue targets by demonstrating superior client and account management skills
• Developing complex, bespoke proposals and tasks to stay ahead in a competitive market
• Constantly seeking innovative ways to improve services we offer to our clients, including identifying opportunities to offer multi-disciplinary approaches to best serve our clients
• Working with Business Intelligence management peers to foster a positive and inclusive environment for the entire team

Role tasks and responsibilities

Marketing and business development

• Define and implement competitive business strategies and well-crafted business plans designed to expand the company’s standing with its clients
• Consistently develop the company’s positioning with its clients to enhance business development in close co-ordination with the other practice areas, and secure higher fee-earning engagements
• Identify opportunities to differentiate Control Risks services by applying crisis management, fraud and forensics, and political and country risk methodologies from other practice areas
• Increase business generated from clients across the South-East Asia region by a percentage agreed in annual targets
• Support development of technical and operational innovations
• Support to ensure the Business Intelligence & Compliance revenue targets are met or exceeded
• Represent Control Risks at events and other business development functions and assist in developing Control Risks’ profile within the region.
• Work closely with other regional BI teams on business development initiatives
• Foster thriving client relationships, including exploiting cross-selling opportunities to relevant parts of the business
• Take our clients to higher and broader levels of service; expand the relationship by service and geography
  

Project work

• Produce high quality work ensuring that errors and inconsistencies are identified and addressed and that findings from different teams are seamlessly integrated into a final report.
• Multi-task – oversee multiple assignments, create project teams, set plans, deliverables and project budgets
• Manage output from direct reports: supervise projects, ensure rigorous quality control and oversee delivery of service
• Ensure projects are priced, structured and managed effectively to deliver on profit and within margin targets
• Contribute to good cash flow by invoicing in a timely fashion and participating in the collection process
• Design and implement strategy to ensure excellent coverage by expanding our network of resources and capabilities
  

Practice and team management

• Lead, develop and coach a high-performing practice team
  Invest in the ongoing enhancement and development of the team, colleagues, service line and client relationships
• Identify and resolve skill gaps and recruit and retain high calibre consultants in consultation with local management
• Set, and periodically review, objectives in line with company policy
• Manage performance and offer specialist training in order to develop practice team
• Manage effectively the commercial aspects of this practice, which include overall analysis of projects undertaken to ensure targets for profitability, utilisation and realisation are met
• Participate in financial control of practice including budget planning

Role requirements

• Specific experience of effectively selling Business Intelligence & Compliance consulting services to clients
• Understanding of the complexities of carrying out business intelligence in the South-East Asia markets.
• Extensive and demonstrable experience of operating within a commercial environment
• Proven track record of successful project management and gaining repeat business from clients
• Quantified track record of building new business
• Proven experience of effectively managing a team to perform highly and meet/exceed given targets
• Proven experience of successfully building effective and strong client relationships, being the preferred partner of choice
• Commercial experience across South-East Asia and understanding of that market and its specific characteristics in terms of corporate investigation services
• Proven ability to work with and interpret management accounts
• Advanced skills in research, business intelligence, analysis and report writing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ultimate responsibility for reviewing and ensuring documents written in profession business English are “client-ready”
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to task and manage subcontractors for market enquiries
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines under time pressure
• Demonstrable strong people management skills
• Methodical approach and strong project management skills
• Experience of managing volume screening engagements welcomed
• Extensive and demonstrable experience of operating within a commercial environment
• Demonstrable commercial acumen when planning and pricing projects in terms of time, resources and outcomes

JOB DUTIES:

• Work closely with the Product Owners and Product Managers to understand and stay in-sync to the organisation’s vision of next generation integrated best-of-suite enterprise solutions.
• Define and lead the vision, core strategy and core methodology for the organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) division and lead the continuous improvement of the software delivery process.
• Effectively communicate the QA strategy, processes and needs across organisation, as well as within the QA team.
• Apply knowledge from multiple disciplines to develop innovative improvement solutions and processes in QA.
• Determine QA objectives, such as key checkpoints and reviews in application development processes in an agile software development environment.
• Champion high delivery and service standards in ensuring all products are methodically tested and issue-free at all gate-keeping points.
• Drive automated testing initiatives where feasible in both functional and non-functional aspects.
• Act as a supervisor, mentor and role model to the entire QA division with both local and overseas team members and support them in their trainings and career growth.
• Stay up-to-date with new technology trends, languages and techniques.
• Source, seek, hire and fill skills and experience gaps among QA team members.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree of Computing, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• Over 10+ years of related work experience in leading a team of Quality Assurance (QA) professionals in enterprise-scale turn-key projects and large-scale customer facing systems, preferably in fast-paced tech, IT or gaming industry.
• Experienced in quality assurance and quality control of scalable, maintainable, extensible, web-based enterprise grade applications with web-based and mobile app-based interfaces.
• Excellent documentation skills in drafting clear and concise test scenarios, test cases, along with in-depth knowledge of product QA strategy and methodology.
• Knowledgeable in automated testing setting up automated testing frameworks, pipelines, processes and familiar with various automated testing tools such as JMeter, Jenkins, Selenium, Appium, BrowserStack, Cucumber.
• Proficient in Java and other programming languages which are commonly used in an automated testing environment.
• Experienced practitioner in agile frameworks such as scrum, lean or extreme programming.
• Willing to roll-up one’s sleeves and provide a hands-on help to the team.
• Strong time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines and successfully juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to lead, convince and inspire team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge in software engineering, technology trends, technology constraints and software development lifecycle is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of design and architecture patterns for both backend and frontend is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to meet and work with offshore team members.