Forensic Accountant Financial Analyst Or Associate - Dubai

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Forensic Accountant (Financial Analyst or Associate - Dubai)

Date: Sep 10, 2025

Location:

Dubai, DU, AE

Company Brand: McLarens

Established in 1932, McLarens is a premier independent global insurance services provider with a widespread global presence. Specialising in complex, commercial, and niche markets, the company offers comprehensive loss adjusting, claims, and risk management services, along with forensic technical services, auditing, and pre-risk surveying. McLarens extensive global network allows for consistent service delivery to clients globally, while also providing localized expertise and responsive support. Our seasoned adjusters boast an average of over 20 years of experience, catering to various industries with expertise in Property, Casualty, Crisis Management, Natural Resources, Construction & Engineering, Agriculture, Aviation, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Marine, FAJ & Specie, Global TPA Services, and Environmental consulting services. For more information, please visit: www.mclarens.com

The opportunity

As we continue to grow in the EMEA region, we have an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join the Forensic Accounting team in our Dubai Office.

The ideal candidate will have a sound technical background in accounting/finance, possess strong communication and analytical skills, and can work independently.

Preferred (but not essential) for individuals to have prior forensic accounting or insurance background but must have a desire to commence and progress their career within a leading global loss adjusting business. This is a great opportunity for individuals to develop expertise working alongside highly qualified Loss Adjusters, Engineers, and Surveyors.

Candidates Must Have

• Qualified Accountant. (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Proficient in Excel.
  
  

• Analyse and assess insured financial losses from inception to settlement.
• Examine financial documentation alongside insurance policies to determine coverage in the event of a financial loss.
• Accompany Loss Adjusters and Senior members of the forensic accounting team to on-site investigations and damage surveys for claims as required; inspecting physical damage and understanding the operations and finances of a business.
• Perform detailed analysis and review of both financial and non-financial information.
• Preparation of reports for loss adjusters, insurers and lawyers.
• Assist in presentations and training as part of the forensic accounting team, both internally and to clients.
• Undertaking projects and other ad hoc work as required.
  
  

• Strong organisational and analytical skills with the ability to self-manage your workload, manage multiple priorities and conflicting demands
• A methodical, accurate and analytical approach to work
• A sense of responsibility for and pride in the quality of your work
• Enthusiastic to commit to completing professional examinations (Dip CILA)
• Competent with MS Word and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; clear, concise, and structured
• Strong relationship/stakeholder management skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships with your team, colleagues and third parties
• Thrive in a high-pressure working environment with the drive to meet and exceed targets.