Consultant

HKA; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible remote working

Career development opportunities

ESG/ED&I committees

Job summary

HKA is a global consultancy focusing on risk mitigation, dispute resolution and forensic accounting. We are expanding our FACD practice in Australia and seek a qualified accountant to join our Sydney team.

The role involves working on disputes, forensic accounting, investigations and valuations across Australia and the APAC region with top experts. You will analyse data, build financial models and prepare expert reports, collaborating with senior professionals.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline with professional qualification (CA, ICAEW, ACCA, CFA) or working towards one.
• Experience in Forensic Accounting with exposure to investigations, disputes, data analytics and/or damages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing expert reports.
• Research and analyse quantitative and qualitative data.
• Conduct financial analysis and investigations; develop financial models from data.
• Use relevant software tools for research and data analysis.
• Communicate results and work product to clients and internal teams.
• Assist in client events and business development.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Problem-solving

Detail oriented

Strong communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related

CA/ICAEW/ACCA/CFA or equivalent

Job description

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

As Part Of The HKA Team You Can Expect

• The opportunity to join a supportive environment to work alongside recognised leading experts that believe in strong mentoring and will support you to develop your career.
• A strong, collaborative culture where your views will be valued.
• The opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects across the world.
• A diverse and vibrant office environment in Sydney with colleagues spread across different technical disciplines.
• A company that cares about its people and is committed to making a difference. You can join a variety of committees who drive initiatives in Environmental Social Governance (ESG), Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Health & Wellbeing.

The Opportunity

Our Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages (FACD) practice in Australia continuous to grow and we’re seeking a qualified accountant to join our team in our Sydney office.

This is an opportunity to work on disputes, forensic accounting, investigations and valuations projects across Australia and the Asia Pacific region in a variety of industries alongside highly regarded experts.

In This Role, You Will Be Responsible For

• Assisting in the production of expert reports.
• Researching and analysing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Conducting financial analysis and investigations.Developing financial models from transactional and financial data.
• Using relevant software tools for research and analysing data.
• Communicating results and work product as appropriate, internally and externally to clients.
• Assisting in client events and business development.

Skills And Experience

Ideally you will possess the following skills and experience:

• You will have a degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline and a professional qualification such as CA, ICAEW, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent. We also welcome applications from candidates who are currently working towards a professional qualification.
• Relevant experience in Forensic Accounting with exposure to investigations, disputes, data analytics and/or damages.

Skills

If you have experience in auditing or management accounting and are looking for a different way to apply your skills, this could be the opportunity for you. You’ll thrive in our team if you are:

• A strategic thinker comfortable navigating ambiguity and enjoys tackling complex intellectual challenges.
• Naturally curious problem-solver, who enjoys analysing information, identifying patterns and developing evidence-based conclusions.
• Detailed orientated professional who understands that accuracy matters, particularly when preparing expert witness reports that may be relied upon in legal proceedings.
• Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills who can explain complex concepts clearly through reports, diagrams, presentations and financial models.

What We Offer

At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

You will be mentored by our world-leading Expert Witnesses in best practice, and will be able to pursue multiple pathways in your career, whether you want to be a technical subject matter specialist, or to testify in the witness stand. HKA have a strong focus on learning and development and will assist you along your journey with a supportive network, a mentor programme and a generous tuition reimbursement scheme. We have a supportive and collaborative team environment, where everyone is welcome to contribute ideas.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA. We are committed to responding to all applicants who apply by the closing date.

CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2026.

ED&I At HKA

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our website for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignement, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or anyother basis in compliance with local legislation.