Managing Director, Risk Advisory, Global Investigations & Forensic Accounting, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- UAE Dubai DIFC
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Significant work experience gained in a Big 4 or Mid-tier firm.
- Proven track record of leading ICFR engagements, preferably in the UAE.
- A proven leader of teams, comfortable delegating and actively supporting the development of junior members of the team.
- Professional accounting qualifications.
- A mature network of clients with associated direct sales and a track record of identifying potential business development opportunities.
- First class report writing, communication and presentation skills.
- Fluent English required; Arabic would be beneficial.
- Agility, vigilance, and drive.
- Open inquisitive and critical mind.
- Travel flexible
Full description
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
Ankura’s Risk Advisory is one of five business groups focused on client delivery across the firm. Ankura is recognised as one of the 5 fasted growing consulting companies with over 2000 employees across more than 30 offices globally, providing a range of advisory and expert services to the private and public sector.
This Managing Director position sits within the Global Investigations & Forensic Accounting practice (GIFA) which is part of the Risk Advisory business group and has the ambition to be the clear market leader in its field. GIFA helps organisations investigate and respond to fraud, corruption, misconduct and regulatory issues. Our teams combine investigations, forensic accounting, compliance and data-driven analytics to help clients identify risks, uncover facts, strengthen controls and protect enterprise value.
Why Join Ankura
- We can support and develop individuals who aspire to be an expert.
- Vast opportunities for career development, with formal development process, training programmes and internal e-learning training platform, Ankura Academy.
- Work within a team of world recognised leading experts in an established leading global consultancy.
- Work with a collaborative environment, whereby our professionals the freedom to innovate which promotes curiosity, learning and communication.
Role Overview
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, market-leading practice and play a key role in shaping its future. Working alongside industry-recognised experts, you'll lead complex engagements, help drive business growth, and contribute to the development of people, capabilities and go-to-market strategy.
What you'll do:
- Lead high-profile, complex client engagements and manage stakeholder relationships.
- Shape and grow the practice through business development, client relationship management and market-facing initiatives.
- Collaborate with experts across Risk Advisory, Digital AI Analytics, Restructuring, Disputes and Transaction Advisory to deliver integrated solutions.
- Leverage advanced technologies, including data analytics and AI-driven solutions, to solve complex client challenges.
- Work with global colleagues and clients across a variety of industries and jurisdictions.
- Mentor and develop team members while helping foster a collaborative, innovative and high-performing culture.
At Ankura, you'll benefit from exceptional professional development, including formal training, Ankura Academy, industry-leading mentorship and the opportunity to accelerate your career as the practice continues to grow.