Forensic Accountant (various levels)

A specialist advisory firm is seeking an experienced professional to join its disputes-focused practice in the UAE. The role involves working on a broad range of advisory and contentious matters, including forensic analysis, financial investigations, valuation, and damages-related work, often within complex, cross-border contexts.

Role

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of analytical and investigatory work across disputes and advisory engagements. This position requires strong quantitative and problem-solving skills, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to communicate findings clearly while working collaboratively with clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial, accounting, economic and valuation analyses on dispute and advisory engagements. 
• Conduct forensic investigations, develop financial models and interpret transactional data. 
• Prepare, draft and contribute to technical sections of reports and presentations. 
• Present findings and insights to senior stakeholders, clients and internal teams. 
• Support business development activities and assist with networking events and proposal preparation. 
• Mentor and support junior colleagues, contributing to a collaborative team environment.
  

Key Skills

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in accounting, finance, economics, business or a related discipline. 
• Professional qualification (e.g. CPA, CFA, CFE or equivalent) desirable. 
• Proven  experience in forensic accounting, dispute consulting, valuations, audit or related advisory services. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage effectively with clients and senior stakeholders. 
• Commercial acumen and ability to work effectively in a dynamic and cross-cultural environment. 
• Arabian language skills (Arabic) advantageous but not essential. 
• Willingness to travel within the GCC and internationally as required. 

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging forensic, valuation and dispute assignments across sectors. 
• Collaborative, growth-oriented team environment with global insights and mentorship. 
• Career development and professional progression opportunities. 
• Competitive salary, benefits and flexible working arrangements (where applicable).

This position is ideal for someone seeking to deepen their experience in forensic accounting, commercial damages and dispute advisory within a practice that values technical excellence, professional development and client impact. You will be part of a team working on high-profile engagements with exposure to international cases and opportunities to grow your technical and consulting capabilities.