HKA is one of the world’s leading privately owned, independent providers of consulting, expert and advisory services for the construction, manufacturing, process and technology industries.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have assisted clients across the globe in all phases of the litigation process across a broad range of industries and practice areas.

We have assisted in some of the most significant and complex litigations during the past decades, providing objective and reliable accounting, financial, economic and damages analyses and expert testimony.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:
• A strong collaborative culture focused on growing the Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages practice and our team together.
• The opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing team and be part of driving the future success and development of our global business.
• The ability to leverage HKA’s strong brand and reputation for exceptional expert witnesses to accelerate career development and connections.

The Opportunity:

HKA is seeking an Associate Consultant to join our Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages group. Recent graduates and any other professional looking to begin their career in Financial Consulting, who has an educational background in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Science and Economics are invited to introduce themselves!

Responsibilities:

· Support client projects involving Damage Analysis, Business Valuation, and Forensic Accounting.
· Assist with building complex models to analyze economic and financial data using spreadsheets and databases.
· Provide collaboration on the production of Expert reports.
· Work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing personal deadlines and priorities to meet overall engagement commitments.
· Develop strong and concise communication of analysis and work product as appropriate.
· Participate in a positive and collaborative way of working, fostering good internal and external relationships.
· Participate in business development activities designed to grow the practice.

Qualifications and Experience:

· Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Science or Economics
· Ability to work in a Hybrid format in the greater Houston area
· Curricular focus and/or professional experience in public accounting, dispute consulting, forensic accounting, valuation consulting, and more.
· Commitment to undertaking high-quality analysis with strong problem solving and attention to detail.
· Technical Data Analysis experience using a variety of tools/software to manipulate large data sets. 
· MS Access, Power BI and SQL experience ideal but not required.
· Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
· Exceptional written and communication skills.

What we offer:

At HKA we recognize 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 careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information. 

All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and 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 federal, state and local legislation.

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