Senior Managing Consultant/ Associate Director - Forensic Accounting

Overview

At HKA, You Can Expect

• A genuinely collaborative culture where we invest in growing our FACD practice and your career together.
• A pivotal role in shaping the future of our FACD offering across EMEA and globally.
• The opportunity to leverage HKA’s reputation as one of the world’s most respected expert witness firms to accelerate the growth of your valuation and financial damages portfolio.
• Access to an outstanding expert platform, cutting-edge methodologies and a global network of specialists.

The Opportunity

• As a Senior Manager / Associate Director in our Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages (FACD) team, you’ll be part of a high‑performing global practice known for delivering market‑leading expert advisory services.
• This is an exciting stage for our Middle East team, offering the chance to step into a visible leadership role, working alongside Partners recognised internationally for their expertise in contentious valuations and forensic accounting.
• You will play a key role in the success and continued expansion of our International FACD practice by:
• Leading substantial workstreams on complex disputes and managing smaller engagements end‑to‑end.
• Owning key client relationships and ensuring exceptional delivery.
• Guiding, coaching and developing junior colleagues as part of a growing team.
• Drafting articulate, concise and compelling expert reports, supporting our experts on high‑value disputes.
• Conducting and reviewing sophisticated financial, accounting and economic analyses with a high degree of technical rigour.
• Performing business valuations, using relevant tools and methodologies to generate robust and defensible opinions.
• Communicating insights and deliverables clearly to Partners, clients and legal teams.
• Driving business development, including attending industry events, identifying opportunities and contributing to thought leadership.
• Leading internal development initiatives, from training to process improvement.

Skills & Experience

• We’re looking for an ambitious, analytical and commercially sharp Senior Manager / Associate Director who brings:
• A graduate or postgraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with experience in a recognised professional services environment specifically within forensics.
• Demonstrated experience in forensic accounting, contentious valuations, and dispute-related engagements.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, exceptional analytical capability and meticulous attention to detail.
• The ability to think strategically and operate confidently in ambiguous or evolving situations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• A reputation as a trusted colleague and collaborative team member.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional language capability is advantageous but not required.

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