Senior Managing Consultant​/Associate Director - Forensic Accounting

Overview

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience. As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide.

Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

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 London 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.

• Leading substantial work streams 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.

• 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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