Forensic Accountant – Director – Dubai

Job Description

We are looking for an individual who seeks exciting, long-term career challenges and has a genuine interest in the area of forensic/investigative accounting and litigation support services. Successful individuals in this field are naturally outgoing, self-motivated, possess strong communication, leadership and analytical skills, and enjoy a wide variety of work experiences and challenges. We are building a strong team in our Dubai office, and this individual will be key to building out FRA’s offering.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage teams to perform complete analysis of accounting, finance, economic issues in the context of business transactions; provide recommendations where applicable
• Ensure the review of documents to identify items relevant to investigation are delivered
• Compile and analyze facts to formulate, substantiate and/or critique financial calculations, theories, claims, or conclusions and present business data at a high level
• Present reports of findings including the preparation of tables, exhibits and charts
• Lead a culture where integrity of corporate information is maintained
• Balance multiple projects and responsibilities
• Communicate effectively to all levels of engagement management
• Lead a culture which demonstrates an understanding of risk associated with various engagements
• Play a leading role in supporting the firm in its business development and marketing activities and recruitment of a professional team

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 10 years’ experience of technical and financial advisory work related to forensic accounting, investigation or litigation services required
• Bachelors required; CPA, ACCA and CFE preferred; MBA, ASA, and/or CFA a plus
• Demonstrated experience in business and strategic planning, managing client relationships
• Efficient planning and organization, strategic thinking and analysis and successful budget and project implementation and execution.
• Ability to lead, create and deliver client service work that exceeds client expectations
• Ability to lead teams to deliver specific assignment tasks and produce relevant conclusions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with document review platforms such as Relativity
• Flexibility with the travel requirements of client service projects required
• Public accounting or audit experience in a professional services firm strongly preferred
• Professional demeanor and strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to communicate professionally both internally to partners and externally to clients and convey key assignment issues
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, and/or economics
• A track record of international assignments likely to have involved a foreign language
• Experience in the Financial Services Industry a plus
• A track record of overseas on-the-ground experience