Director, Disputes & Economics
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
This position supports the Ankura Disputes & Economics practice - one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.
Our Disputes & Economics practice focuses on assisting clients with financial, accounting, and economic issues associated with complex fraud, litigation, and International Arbitration. A sample of diverse consulting engagements include consulting and preparation of expert report and testimony in local court and international arbitration, consulting on complex forensic accounting and financial reporting matters and opining on quantum, valuation, and loss of profits.
Our professionals are trusted advisors who work collaboratively and in a very measured and expedient way to maximise value for our clients. We are experts known for leading challenging processes and bringing together.
Our Director level is equivalent to Manager level.
Responsibilities:
- Managing all aspects of forensic accounting engagements primarily involving damages assessments, valuations, and financial investigations.
- Preparing and reviewing detailed financial models in Microsoft Excel, including analysing profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts in order to prepare a DCF analysis.
- Writing reports and other deliverables for review by Managing and Senior Managing Directors.
- Managing client expectations and job administration.
- Actively pursuing business development opportunities.
- Developing an external network of clients and business contacts.
Requirements:
- Be either an experienced chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or CFA charter holder with first time passes or working towards the qualification.
- Having broad forensic accountancy experience across disputes and investigations within a recognised global practice. Ideally including experience in the Middle East.
- Graduate level qualification obtained from a leading university.
- Very strong analytical and financial modelling skills with a flexible approach to problem solving.
- Demonstrate strong report writing and oral communication skills.
- Experience across several industries.
- Be willing to market to new and existing clients.
- Have experience in managing and mentoring junior team members.
- Ideally able to work in both Arabic and English (written and spoken).
Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1517362
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned