HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide.  Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.  

Ready to apply your financial, accounting and analytical expertise to high-profile disputes that shape businesses, industries and economies?

At HKA, we're continuing to grow our Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages (FACD) practice across the Middle East and are seeking a talented Consultant or Managing Consultant to join our Riyadh office. This is an exciting opportunity for a Saudi National and fluent Arabic speaker to build a successful career within a leading global consultancy, supporting major arbitration, litigation and commercial dispute engagements across Saudi Arabia, the wider GCC and internationally.

Working alongside highly regarded experts and consultants, you will contribute to complex financial analyses that help clients navigate some of the most challenging and commercially significant disputes worldwide.

As part of HKA you can expect:

• Regional & International Exposure: Work on complex disputes and investigations across Saudi Arabia, the Middle East and international markets.

• Career Development: Gain experience in forensic accounting, business valuation, economic loss assessment and commercial damages analysis.

• Learn from Industry Leaders: Collaborate with experienced consultants and experts who are invested in developing future leaders.

• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team that values integrity, innovation and excellence.

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to projects that influence significant commercial and legal outcomes across a diverse range of industries.

The opportunity:

As a Consultant or Managing Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting expert witnesses and client teams on arbitration, litigation and other dispute-related matters. Depending on your experience level, you will be responsible for delivering financial, accounting and economic analyses and contributing to the preparation of expert reports and client deliverables.

This role offers outstanding exposure to complex, high-value matters while providing a strong platform for long-term career progression within HKA.

What you will be doing:

• Performing financial, accounting and economic analyses to support expert reports and client engagements.

• Assisting with, or leading, business valuations, loss assessments and commercial damages calculations.

• Analysing large and complex data sets to identify key issues and financial impacts.

• Preparing schedules, exhibits and supporting documentation for expert reports.

• Drafting clear, concise and well-supported report sections and client presentations.

• Working collaboratively with experts, legal teams and clients across multiple jurisdictions.

• Managing project deliverables and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.

• Supporting business development initiatives, networking activities and client relationship management.

• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the FACD practice in the Kingdom and across the region.

What we are looking for:

We welcome applications from ambitious professionals looking to develop or further their career in forensic accounting, disputes and financial consulting.

Ideally, you will have:

• Saudi National status.

• Fluent Arabic and English language skills, written and spoken.

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline.

• A professional qualification such as SOCPA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA or equivalent, or be working towards qualification.

• Relevant experience gained within Forensic Services, Valuations, Transaction Services, Audit, Advisory, Economic Consulting or Disputes Consulting.

• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams.

• A proactive and commercially minded approach.

Why HKA?

HKA is one of the world's leading providers of consulting, expert and advisory services. With a strong presence across the Middle East and offices around the globe, we help organisations navigate risk, uncertainty and complex disputes. Joining HKA means becoming part of a business where your expertise is valued, your development is supported and your work has a tangible impact on some of the most significant projects and disputes worldwide.

If you are a Saudi National with strong Arabic and English language skills and are looking to develop your career in a dynamic international consulting environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

At HKA we recognise 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. We are committed to responding to all applicants who apply by the closing date.

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 website 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 local legislation.

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