Senior Consultant - Forensics Accountant (Arabic speaker)

About the role

The Senior Consultant – Forensics Accountant will join a leading advisory team, providing forensic accounting and fraud risk management services to clients across the MENA region. The role requires strong analytical abilities, Arabic language skills, and the capacity to manage assignments independently.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse client financial data, business records and supporting documentation for forensic and fraud risk engagements.
• Ensure compliance with global and local risk‑management procedures.
• Handle small to medium‑size assignments autonomously and support larger projects.
• Participate in client meetings, clarify objectives, and assist in preparing proposals and terms of reference.
• Draft forensic reports or specific sections based on assignment scope.
• Maintain and develop knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and forensic software such as i2 Analyst’s Notebook.
• Coach junior staff on risk‑management procedures and technical guidance.

Required profile

• Minimum 4‑5 years of forensic accounting or audit experience, preferably in a Big‑Four or reputable multinational firm.
• Post‑graduate qualifications (CA, CPA, ACCA) and a master’s or equivalent in forensic technology, law, CIA, CFE, ACAMS, etc.
• Experience working in the MENA region is advantageous.
• Fluent Arabic speaker with strong English communication skills.

Required skills

• Fraud risk assessment
• Dispute advisory services
• Corruption and anti‑bribery knowledge
• Fraud investigation
• Forensic accounting
• Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)
• i2 Analyst’s Notebook