Senior Managing Consultant - Forensic Accounting

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 part of the HKA team you can expect:

• High-profile, cross-border exposure to complex disputes, damages, and valuation matters across the Asia Pacific region.

• Work closely with our leading expert witnesses, who will support you to achieve your career ambitions and believe in strong mentoring.

• A genuinely supportive, values-driven team culture with strong collaboration, mentoring and integrity.

The Opportunity

Our Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages (FACD) practice in Asia Pacific continues to grow, driven by a growing portfolio of complex and high-profile matters. To meet this increasing demand, we are seeking a Senior Consultant with proven experience in forensic accounting to join our dynamic team.

This role offers you the opportunity to work on a diverse range of disputes, forensic accounting and valuations projects across the Asia Pacific region, spanning multiple industries and client sectors.

In this role, you will be involved in the following:

• Support subject matter experts in shaping their insights into well-structured opinions.

• Collaborate closely with experts to produce high quality draft technical expert reports.

• Conduct research and perform analysis across both quantitative and qualitative data sets.

• Conduct financial analysis and investigative work to support case findings.

• Build and develop financial models using transactional and financial information.

• Contribute to business development initiatives, including preparing bids and proposals and representing the firm across various channels (e.g. social media, client events).

• Develop and nurture strong, ongoing relationships with clients.

You will be mentored by our world-leading Expert Witnesses in best practice, and will be able to pursue multiple pathways in your career, whether you want to be a technical subject matter specialist, or to testify in the witness stand. HKA will assist you along your journey with a supportive network, and a generous tuition reimbursement scheme.

Want to be a part of our journey of growth? Apply today!

Skills and Experience

This is what we are looking for:

• At least 3 years' minimum experience in forensic accounting, with exposure to disputes, damages and valuation work.

• You are a strategic thinker who is comfortable working through ambiguity and loves an intellectual challenge.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with exceptional attention to detail.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly.

• A collaborative team player who enjoys contributing ideas and building solutions together.

• Experience leading others, including managing and mentoring junior team members.

• High integrity and desire to be part of a genuinely supportive team with strong values.

• You have a strong focus on self-management and self-development, and proactively seek out learning opportunities.

• A Qualified Accountant or have similar qualifications.

• Proficiency in written and verbal Chinese, Bahasa, or Malay in a professional environment is highly desirable.

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 website for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions 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 any other basis in compliance with local legislation.