Associate, Disputes & Economics

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
This position supports the Ankura Disputes & Economics practice - one of seven
practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.
Our Disputes & Economics practice focuses on assisting clients with financial,
accounting, and economic issues associated with complex litigation. A sample
of diverse consulting engagements include consulting and preparation of expert
report and testimony in International Arbitration and High Court litigation,
consumer class action matters, consulting on complex forensic accounting and
financial reporting matters and opining on quantum, valuation, and loss of
profits.
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.
Our professionals are trusted advisors who work collaboratively and in a very
measured and expedient way to maximise value for our clients. We are experts
known for leading challenging processes and bringing together disparate
stakeholder groups.
You will work alongside experienced professionals on live and interesting
client projects. You will be doing real work with real clients so be prepared
to get stuck in. You will work on real client projects and have access to
ongoing training and development opportunities, some of which might lead to
professional qualifications. Above all, you'll be supported to grow and take
on more responsibilities in your work as the programme progresses. You will
gain exposure to the following Disputes & Economics teams:
* Valuation & Disputes
* Asset Tracing & Complex Investigations
* Fraud & Financial Crime Investigations
* Economics & Statistics
Responsibilities:
* Support all aspects of forensic accounting engagements primarily on dispute advisory cases involving damages assessments, valuations and financial investigations.
* Preparing and reviewing detailed financial models in Microsoft Excel, including analysing profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts in order to prepare a DCF analysis.
* Writing reports and other deliverables for review by Managing and Senior Managing Directors.
* Managing client expectations and job administration.
* Actively pursuing business development opportunities.
* Developing an external network of clients and business contacts.

Requirements:
* Be working towards or motivated to become a qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with first time passes or CFA charter holder.
* Graduate level qualification obtained from a leading university (minimum ‎2.1 degree) in Finance or Accounting.
* Preferably have forensic accountancy or dispute resolution experience, however candidates with valuation services, audit or economics consulting backgrounds will be considered.
* Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with a flexible approach to problem solving.
* Demonstrate strong report writing and oral communication skills.
* Able to support multiple projects and deadlines.
* Experience gained from working in practice.
* Financial and cash flow modelling.
* Interpretation and critical analysis of financial statements.
* Fluent in English and Arabic is essential.
* Travel flexible.
Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or
protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on
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