Forensic Accountant

Job Description

K2 Integrity is seeking a Forensic Accountant to join our Abu Dhabi team. This Forensic Accountant will be an experienced accountant professional with a minimum 5 years of experience in some or all of the following areas: forensic accounting and auditing, financial fraud investigations, litigation support, US Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, Saudi Anti-Bribery Law, UK Bribery Act investigations, and internal controls/fraud risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have Arabic-English bilingual ability and a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in accounting or forensic accounting.

This role is based out of our Abu Dhabi office.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or forensic accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in some or all of the following areas: forensic accounting and auditing, financial fraud investigations, litigation support, US Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, Saudi Anti-Bribery Law, UK Bribery Act investigations, and internal controls/fraud risk assessments.
• SOCPA qualification or eligibility preferred.
• CFE preferred.
• Strong understanding of quantum mechanics and quantum computing principles preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for negotiating and explaining contract terms preferred.
• Experience with contract law and regulatory requirements preferred.
• Experience with schedule management tools such as Primavera.
• Experience with project management information systems such as TUC, Procore, Unifier, and MS SharePoint.
• Robust understanding of construction processes and scheduling software preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex data and identify patterns preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail in examining project documentation preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to develop effective solutions for delays preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting software and forensic accounting principles.
• Experience drafting written reports and presenting to clients and large groups.
• Demonstrated ability to make good judgments and display business acumen while dealing with business situations.
• Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to unexpected events, set clear priorities, and multitask in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining high work quality.
• Highly proficient in all manners of digital communication, social media, and computer skills, including advanced-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  
  

• Perform various forensic accounting/investigative roles, including modeling, reviewing books and records, interviews, and drafting client deliverables.
• Complete forensic accounting reports.
• Analyze financial and business records and financial transactions and data analytics to provide forensic accounting, internal controls/fraud risk assessments, and litigation support.
• Help with internal controls and fraud risk assessments.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions with project managers and forensic engineers regarding existing assignments.
• Manage client expectations and deliverables under supervision.
• Manage all forensic-accounting-related aspects of new and existing assignments, including supervising staff, reviewing and finalizing client deliverables, managing client expectations, and working within established time and budget restrictions.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate terms and conditions of contracts.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with contracts.
• Conduct forensic analysis of project documentation to understand the impact of delays.