Global MD: Investigations & Forensic Risk Advisory

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC in the UAE is seeking a Managing Director to lead the Global Investigations & Forensic Accounting practice within Risk Advisory. You will oversee high-profile ICFR engagements, shape strategy, and drive business development while mentoring senior and junior staff across cross-border teams.

The role requires a proven Big 4 or mid-tier background, professional accounting qualification (ACA/CPA/ACCA), strong report writing and communication, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Significant work experience gained in a Big 4 or Mid-tier firm.
• Proven track record of leading ICFR engagements, preferably in the UAE.
• First class report writing, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight to the delivery of portfolio of ICFR engagements, particularly in the UAE and able to support engagements in other GCC e.g. Saudi Arabia.
• Provide ultimate review and delivery of client proposals, presentations and marketing materials.
• Provide ultimate review to draft and final reports to ensure the highest level of quality.
• Lead and review work of assignment team formed of internal and external experts in close intermittent and distant collaboration modes.
• Develop a network of potential clients and identify opportunities to build personal brand and market reputation of Ankura through thought leadership and targeted market activity.
• Participating in public speaking events, conferences, seminars, marketing events and client meetings.

Skills

ICFR engagements

Team leadership

Report writing

Communication

Presentation

English fluency

Education

ACA/CPA/ACCA

Job description

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC in the UAE is seeking a Managing Director to lead the Global Investigations & Forensic Accounting practice within Risk Advisory. You will oversee high-profile ICFR engagements, shape strategy, and drive business development while mentoring senior and junior staff across cross-border teams.

The role requires a proven Big 4 or mid-tier background, professional accounting qualification (ACA/CPA/ACCA), strong report writing and communication, and willingness to travel.