Consultants/Managing Consultants/Associate Director - FACD

HKA is one of the world's leading consultancies of choice for multi-disciplinary expert and specialist services in dispute resolution within, among others, the capital projects and infrastructure sector. We also advise clients on the economic and financial impact of commercial and investment treaty disputes and in forensic accounting matters.

The success of our Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages (FACD) practice and our vision for the future has seen the practice grow from strength to strength, with the addition of new partners and colleagues.

At HKA, we don't just offer jobs-we offer careers with purpose, growth, and global impact. As part of our Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages (FACD) team, you'll be joining a collaborative, high-performing group that's shaping the future of dispute resolution and valuation worldwide.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• Global Collaboration: Work alongside talented colleagues from across the globe, sharing insights and solving complex challenges together.
• Supportive Leadership: Our senior team is committed to mentoring and developing your career-your growth is our priority.
• Meaningful Work: Dive into high-profile valuation and damages engagements that span industries and continents.

The Opportunity:

Our Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages (FACD) practice in the UAE continues to thrive, experiencing significant growth and rapid expansion throughout 2025. As a result, we are seeking an experienced forensic accountant to join our team.

This is an opportunity to work on disputes, forensic accounting, investigations and valuations projects across the MENA region in a variety of industries. In this role, you will be doing the following:

• Performing detailed financial analysis and investigations, and developing financial models from transactional and financial data.
• Performing business valuations using cutting-edge tools and data.
• Drafting expert report sections.
• Presenting findings to partners and clients.
• Engaging directly with clients.
• Supporting business development and attending networking events.
• Helping train and develop colleagues.

If you're ready to build on what you've enjoyed so far, explore new areas, and take your career in a direction that plays to your strengths-let's talk.

Skills and Experience:

Ideally you will possess the following skills and experience:

• A graduate or post-graduate in accounting, finance, economics, or business/management.
• A Qualified Accountant, CFA or equivalent with at least 2 years' experience in a consulting environment (e.g. Forensic Services, Valuations, Transaction Services, Audit).
• Ideally, experience in Forensic Accounting or Contentious Valuations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking and comfort with ambiguity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Native Arabic speaker is a plus.
• Willingness to travel across the GCC and Europe at short notice.

What we offer:

At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA.

ED&I at HKA:

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or anyother basis in compliance with local legislation.

Department Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages (FACD) Locations Dubai, UAE Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time