Research Director

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Directors, the incumbent will be responsible for
leading and championing the building of research capabilities 

The key scope for the role are:
• Establish a research framework; lead and manage a team of researchers; and spearhead collaborations with relevant stakeholders to promote thought leadership initiatives in the area of research.
• Plan, design and lead the team to produce research studies, articles, surveys and projects in the areas of financial reporting standards, auditing and assurance, ethics, integrated reporting, corporate governance and other areas of interest;
• Guide the research team in managing data gathering, interpretation and analysis,
• Review and finalise research conclusions and papers
• Identify topics and themes; generate research ideas; and monitor the trends and development of the industry and business;
• Represent the Institute to present research papers at local and overseas conferences;
• Participate in cross-departmental/organizational projects and take lead on relevant projects.


Requirements

• A good Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or Business. PhD holder in accounting related field would have a significant advantage;
• A total of at least 15 years experience comprising a minimum of 5 years of research and analysis/statistical experience with business research principles, process and methodology exposures. The incumbent must possess relevant industry experience either from employment in accounting firms or large commercial organizations doing technical accounting research; and have a good understanding of the accountancy sector.
• Have interests and knowledge in financial reporting standards, auditing and assurance standards, ethics, corporate governance and accountancy sector matters.
• Strong technical writing, analytical and detail-orientated.
• Highly proficient in English, and able to produce high quality research papers and reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Mandarin is a plus.
• Assumed a leadership role before and able to build and motivate a team.

Interested? Forward your updated resume to belinda@corporateheadhunters.com.sg