Senior Managing Consultant – Forensic Accounting

HKA

Senior Manager in Forensic Accounting leading complex disputes and client relationships at HKA. Joining a global leader in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and litigation support.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeDubai • 🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Fluency in English is essential; additional language capability is advantageous but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
Access to an outstanding expert platform, cutting-edge methodologies and a global network of specialists.

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Hard Skills & Tools

forensic accountingbusiness valuationsfinancial analysisaccounting analysiseconomic analysisdispute resolutioncontentious valuationsquantitative analysisreport writingprocess improvement

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical capabilityattention to detailstrategic thinkingcommunication skillscoachingleadershipclient relationship managementteam developmentbusiness development

Certifications

ACAACCAqualified accountant