Forensic Accounting Consultant - Ukrainian Speaker

HKA; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking a fluent Ukrainian speaker for a role in Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages. The position involves conducting financial analysis, drafting expert reports, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates will have a background in accounting or economics, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. This role includes the opportunity for flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Collaborative culture

Career development opportunities

Mentoring support

Qualifications

• Language skills: Fluent in Ukrainian and English (essential).
• Qualified Accountant or post-graduate economist with at least 1 year of experience.
• Genuine interest in forensic accounting and dispute support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, accounting, and economic analysis.
• Perform business valuations using industry-standard tools.
• Draft sections of expert reports.
• Present findings to partners and clients.
• Engage directly with clients.
• Support business development and attend networking events.
• Help train and develop colleagues.

Skills

Fluent in Ukrainian

Fluent in English

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate or post-graduate in accounting, finance, economics, or business/management

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.

The success of our Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages (FACD) practice and our vision for the future has seen the practice grow from strength to strength, with the addition of new partners and colleagues. As a result, we are looking to further that success with the continued growth of FACD within our European region with a role available in either London, Oslo, Paris or Rotterdam, we are flexible on location.

Join HKA's Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages (FACD) team

What you can expect from us :

• A truly global team culture — we collaborate across borders, sharing knowledge and growing the FACD practice together.
• Supportive leadership — our senior team is committed to mentoring and helping you shape your career.
• High‑impact work — you’ll contribute to complex, high‑value valuation and damages engagements from around the world.

The Opportunity

Are you a fluent Ukrainian speaker with a background in accounting or economics, and experience in either forensics, dispute support, valuation, corporate finance, transaction advisory, or audit?

If you’re ready to build on the areas you’ve enjoyed so far, develop new skills, and take your career in a fresh direction that plays to your strengths — we’d love to hear from you.

At HKA, you’ll use your ability to interpret financial statements, value businesses, and analyse economic impacts — all while tackling intellectually rewarding challenges. Ukrainian language skills are essential for this role, as many of our cases involve Ukrainian documentation or stakeholders.

What you will be doing :

• Conducting financial, accounting, and economic analysis.
• Performing business valuations using industry‑standard tools and data sources.
• Drafting sections of expert reports.
• Presenting findings to partners and clients.
• Engaging directly with clients.
• Supporting business development and attending networking events.
• Helping train and develop colleagues.

What we are looking for :

• Language skills : Fluent in Ukrainian and English (spoken and written) — this is essential.
• Academic background : Graduate or post‑graduate in accounting, finance, economics, or business / management.
• Professional experience : Qualified Accountant or post‑graduate economist with at least 1 year in a recognised consulting environment (e.g. Forensic Services, Valuations, Transaction Services, or Audit).
• Mindset : A genuine interest in forensic accounting, dispute support, and valuation.
• Experience : Ideally, some exposure to contentious valuations or forensic accounting.
• Skills : Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, attention to detail, and strategic thinking.
• Communication : Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Team spirit : A collaborative and respected team player.

Why HKA?

• 🌍 Global reach, local impact — work on high‑profile international disputes and valuations with colleagues across continents.
• 🎓 Career development that counts — benefit from hands‑on mentoring, structured learning, and clear progression pathways.
• 💼 Complex, meaningful work — contribute to cases that shape industries and challenge your analytical thinking.
• 🤝 Collaborative culture — be part of a team that values knowledge‑sharing, inclusion, and mutual respect.

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.

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.

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 careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis as protected by the Equality Act 2010, or in compliance with local legislation.