Assistant Manager, Contentious Insolvency

About the role

Assistant Manager, Contentious Insolvency Interpath Cape Town, South Africa Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring capabilities. We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict-free, and our passion for doing what's right, every time, sets us apart. Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, Hong Kong, Singapore, India and South Africa. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world's leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint. Interpath is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Contentious Insolvency team. This role involves working closely with a portfolio of complex contentious insolvency cases, including antecedent transactions, misfeasance claims, and asset tracing matters. The successful candidate will be responsible for detailed financial analysis, preparing expert reports, managing stakeholder communications, and supporting junior team members. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, rapidly growing advisory firm with an international presence. Responsibilities: Analysing and interpreting complex financial and insolvency data related to contentious cases. Preparing high-quality reports, review expert witness statements, and responses to creditor enquiries. Supporting and mentoring junior staff while fostering a collaborative working environment. Engaging with clients, legal teams, and other stakeholders to support case strategy and resolution. Keeping up-to-date with legal and regulatory developments affecting contentious insolvency. Contributing to business development activities such as pitch preparation and representing Interpath at industry events. Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, law or related field preferred. Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPI or equivalent preferred. Minimum of 1 year experience in contentious insolvency or a related insolvency role preferred. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively both independently and in a team environment. Demonstrated problem-solving skills using a structured, hypothesis-driven approach. At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits. Read more about our benefits; Company Benefits - Interpath Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that Interpath do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Interpath will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. Values Our four core values are the cornerstones of culture at Interpath and steer everything from everyday decisions to larger strategic initiatives. Our Interpath Values are; Do the right thing - Our comfort zone is uncomfortable. We always make the right decision, not simply what is easy or popular. All hands on deck - stand shoulder-to-shoulder with colleagues and clients, be that physically or from afar. Our individual expertise may find the answers, but implementation happens though teamwork. Passion drives success - The impossible is always possible. We push the boundaries of what is expected because we're never satisfied with the status quo. Our clients expect the right result when they engage with us, and it's only by delivering this that we win. Embrace different - cultures to mindsets, we welcome all. We believe that people are equal, but not the same.