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.  

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• The opportunity to join a supportive environment where you will receive support and mentoring from testified experts.

• A diverse and vibrant office environment in Sydney with colleagues spread across different technical disciplines.

• A company that cares about its people and is committed to making a difference. You can join a variety of committees who drive initiatives in Environmental Social Governance (ESG), Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Health & Wellbeing.

The Opportunity:

A rare opportunity has presented itself in our Sydney Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages (FACD) team. This is a fantastic opportunity for inquisitive individuals to leverage their accounting knowledge and analytical skills to explore the world of Forensic Accounting.

You will work with world-leading Expert Witnesses, receiving hands-on experience delving into data, and developing financial models. Additionally, you will be exposed to expert reports and client interaction.

This is an opportunity to work on disputes and forensic accounting investigations projects across Australia and the Asia Pacific region in a variety of industries. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the production of expert reports.

• Researching and analysing quantitative and qualitative data.

• Conducting financial analysis and investigations.

• Developing financial models from transactional and financial data.

• Using relevant software tools for research and analysing data.

• Communicating results and work product as appropriate, internally and externally to clients.

• Assisting in client events and business development.

Skills and Experience:

You are a curious individual, interested in applying your education in a unique field. You may already have an interest in Forensic Accounting or want to try something a little different to your conventional accounting role. If any of this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Ideally you will possess the following skills and experience:

• You are a strategic thinker who is comfortable working through ambiguity and loves an intellectual challenge.

• You have strong problem-solving skills, and high attention to detail.

• You have exceptional written and communication skills.

• You enjoy a collaborative team environment, where we all contribute our ideas.

• You have integrity and want to be part of a highly supportive team with strong family values.

• You have a strong focus on learning and development – both being coached, and coaching others.

• You might have experience in Forensic Accounting and Valuations, with exposure to disputes and/or damages, but otherwise you might have experience in Audit, Valuations, Transaction Services, or an inhouse role.

What we offer:

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.

CLOSING DATE: 04 October 2026.

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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