Director – Forensic Accounting, Commercial Damages

HKA

Director managing high‑value disputes in forensic accounting at HKA. Leading strategy, growing client impact, and shaping a market‑leading practice.

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading complex and/or multiple disputes engagements
Proactively managing commercial performance, including budgeting, profitability, cash collection and risk mitigation
Acting as a “go‑to” specialist for colleagues seeking guidance in contentious valuations
Leading and overseeing multiple commissions, ensuring consistent delivery to HKA’s global standards
Managing commercial outcomes, quality control and client satisfaction across all engagements
Serving as a recognised expert in your discipline, advising clients and counsel on sophisticated matters
Managing and deepening key client and lawyer relationships
Providing operational leadership to teams, contributing to recruitment decisions and mentoring junior colleagues
Growing your portfolio and driving business development across EMEA and globally

Requirements

What you’ll need

A university degree or relevant postgraduate qualification in accounting, finance, economics or a related quantitative field
Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CFA or an advanced economics qualification
Significant experience in forensic accounting, contentious valuations and dispute-related matters within a professional services environment
Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex and high‑value disputes
Strong technical expertise in valuation methodologies, financial analysis and forensic accounting principles
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including contributing to or drafting expert reports
A proven ability to develop business, grow client relationships and represent the firm externally
Strong leadership credentials with a collaborative and inclusive style

Benefits

Comp & perks

A collaborative, high‑performing culture
Investment in growing the FACD practice
A platform to grow your expert career
Access to cutting-edge methodologies

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Hard Skills & Tools

forensic accountingcontentious valuationsvaluation methodologiesfinancial analysisbudgetingprofitability analysisrisk mitigationcash collectionquality controlbusiness development

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationclient relationship managementmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingadvisory skillsoperational leadershipteam managementclient satisfaction

Certifications

ACAACCACFAadvanced economics qualification