Forensics Accountant - Director(Big4jobs)

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Posted: 3 months ago
12-14 years
United Arab Emirates
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Job Category: Director:About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Forensic Accountant to join our Forensic Services practice at Director level. This is a senior leadership role focused on disputes, quantum analysis, and expert witness work. The successful candidate will lead complex engagements, deliver expert evidence, and play a key role in growing our disputes capability across the Middle East.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and deliver complex dispute advisory and litigation support engagements from inception to resolution
  • Prepare and present expert witness reports and provide testimony in arbitration, litigation, and mediation proceedings
  • Conduct quantum analysis, damages assessments, and financial investigations for high-value commercial disputes
  • Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor on contentious matters
  • Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
  • Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing and client pitches
  • Play an active role in building and expanding the disputes practice across KSA and UAE
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Tax, and Deal Advisory on multi-disciplinary engagements
What We're Looking ForWe're seeking a technically excellent forensic accounting professional with a proven track record in disputes and expert witness work. Beyond technical expertise, we value leadership qualities that inspire teams and build lasting client relationships.Requirements
  • Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent)
  • Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience in forensic accounting, with a strong focus on disputes
  • Demonstrated experience preparing expert reports and providing expert witness testimony
  • Deep expertise in quantum analysis, damages calculations, and financial dispute resolution
  • Experience building or significantly contributing to the growth of a disputes practice
  • Big 4 background preferred; strong candidates from boutique forensic firms will be considered
  • Willingness to be based in KSA or UAE, with flexibility to work across both markets
Technical Skills
  • Expert-level proficiency in financial analysis and damages quantification
  • Strong understanding of arbitration and litigation processes across multiple jurisdictions
  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities
Leadership & Soft Skills
  • Looking to get Placed? Try our Placement Guarantee Plan

    Client Focus: Ability to build and maintain senior-level client relationships with credibility and trust
  • Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complex financial matters into clear, compelling narratives
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and manage multiple engagements simultaneously
  • Commercial Acumen: Strong business development instincts with a track record of winning and growing work
  • Integrity & Judgement: Impeccable ethical standards and sound professional judgement under pressure
  • Adaptability: Comfortable operating across different markets and cultural contexts
Why Join Us?At KPMG, you'll work on some of the region's most high-profile and complex disputes, supporting clients through their most challenging moments. Our Forensic team is growing rapidly, and this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our disputes practice while working alongside talented professionals in an inclusive, collaborative environment.We offer competitive compensation, clear pathways to progression, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across the Middle East's most dynamic markets.









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About Company

KPMG India Careers 2025 – Overview

KPMG is one of the Big Four professional services firms, operating in over 140 countries with a global workforce of more than 270,000 professionals. In India, KPMG was established in 1993 and operates through KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP and KPMG Global Services (KGS).

With offices in Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, and other key cities, KPMG India serves clients across financial services, technology, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, consumer, and public sector industries.

The firm is known for combining deep industry expertise with technology‑driven solutions, and for its strong presence in both domestic consulting and global delivery through KGS.

KPMG is an initialism. It stands for the names of the four founding members of the firms that merged to create the company.

  • K stands for Piet Klynveld
  • P stands for William Barclay Peat
  • M stands for James Marwick
  • G stands for Reinhard Goerdeler

Business Model

KPMG operates as a service‑based B2B professional services firm, generating revenue through audit & assurance, tax & legal, advisory, and risk consulting.

Its model blends:

  • Sector‑specific expertise with digital transformation capabilities
  • Long‑term client relationships built on trust and recurring engagements
  • Global delivery hubs in India supporting both domestic and international clients

KPMG India’s strategic priorities include:

  • Expanding digital, ESG, and cyber service lines
  • Strengthening AI‑enabled audit and analytics
  • Growing KGS as a global delivery powerhouse
  • Investing in talent development and diversity initiatives

Recent Wins & Recognition

  • Launched the KPMG AI Innovation Hub in Bengaluru to accelerate AI‑driven business solutions (https://home.kpmg/in/en/home/media/press-releases/2025/kpmg-launches-ai-innovation-hub.html).
  • Advised on a $1.2 billion renewable energy M&A deal in India, one of the largest in the sector (https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/kpmg-advises-on-renewable-energy-mega-deal/articleshow/).
  • Recognised as a Leader in Cybersecurity Consulting in the 2025 IDC MarketScape report (https://home.kpmg/in/en/home/media/press-releases/2025/kpmg-named-leader-in-cybersecurity.html).
  • Partnered with a leading Indian bank to implement AI‑driven fraud detection systems (https://home.kpmg/in/en/home/media/press-releases/2025/kpmg-and-bank-ai-fraud-detection.html).
  • Awarded Best Employer for Women 2025 by Working Mother & Avtar (https://home.kpmg/in/en/home/media/press-releases/2025/kpmg-best-employer-for-women.html).

Culture & Values

KPMG’s culture is anchored in its Values for the Future:

  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Courage
  • Together
  • For Better

The firm promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, offers global mobility opportunities, and invests heavily in continuous learning through KPMG Business School and digital learning platforms.


Client‑Facing Businesses

Audit & Assurance

What it is – Independent audit and assurance services to enhance trust in financial reporting. Careers in India include:

  • Statutory Audit – Auditing financial statements for listed and unlisted companies.
  • Risk Assurance – Internal controls, IT audit, and process assurance.
  • Accounting Advisory – Guidance on IFRS, Ind AS, and complex accounting issues.
  • ESG Assurance – Verification of sustainability and climate disclosures.

Advisory (Consulting)

What it is – Strategic, operational, and technology consulting to drive transformation. In India, career opportunities span:

  • Management Consulting – Strategy, operations, and organisational transformation.
  • Deal Advisory – M&A, valuations, due diligence, and restructuring.
  • Technology Consulting – Cloud, ERP, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
  • People & Change – Workforce strategy, change management, and HR transformation.

Tax & Legal

What it is – Comprehensive tax, legal, and regulatory services. In India, career paths include:

  • Corporate & International Tax – Direct tax compliance and structuring.
  • Indirect Tax – GST, customs, and trade advisory.
  • Transfer Pricing – Planning, documentation, and dispute resolution.
  • Legal Services – Corporate law, regulatory compliance, and contract advisory.

Risk Consulting

What it is – Helping organisations identify, manage, and mitigate risk. Careers in India include:

  • Financial Risk Management – Credit, market, and liquidity risk.
  • Operational Risk – Process, supply chain, and resilience.
  • Cyber Risk – Cybersecurity strategy, operations, and incident response.
  • Regulatory Risk – Compliance and governance advisory.

KPMG Global Services (KGS)

What it is – KPMG’s global delivery hub based in India, supporting member firms worldwide. Careers in India include:

  • Audit Support – Data analytics, documentation, and testing.
  • Advisory Support – Research, modelling, and project management.
  • Tax Support – Compliance, reporting, and advisory assistance.


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