JS Held Hiring for Graduate Forensic Accountant Job at Dubai Full Time

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise across all assets and value at risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

We are seeking a Graduate Consultant Forensic Accountant to join our Financial Investigations team. This is a great opportunity for a talented graduate with a solid understanding of accounting and a good grasp of numerical reasoning.

Job Description:

The Forensic Accountant will assist in the review and measurement of large loss commercial insurance claims and other assignments. Claims include business interruption/lost profits, property damage, product recall, liability, and theft/fidelity. Businesses will consist of a wide range of industries and sizes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate detailed financial statements and financial data (statements of revenue and expense, forecasts & budgets, production reports, etc.) to create a comprehensive analysis.
• Create Excel schedules using financial information provided which will be used in the measurement of business interruption losses.

• Review detailed invoices and purchase orders, organize supporting documentation, and input data to track costs incurred.
• Analyze revenue and expenses to create projection models.
• Assist in inputting financial data and organize large amounts of financial data – both paper and electronic to be used in review.
• Company and/or Industry research
• Proof-reading and mathematical checking of Reports and Schedules
• Communicating results of analysis to supervisors and/or clients.
• Assist in the preparation of written reports and written narratives to be sent to clients.
• Attend client meetings (telephone, online, or in-person) and communicate findings in meetings to clients and team members.
• In-person meetings can require travel to loss location sites and client offices. Majority of travel will be day-travel within the UAE and/or GCC, however some overnight travel may be required depending on the assignment.
• Respond and travel to large-loss catastrophic event locations when safe to do so.
• Assist with other assignments ranging from unusual insurance claim-related matters to various litigation projects.
• Attendance at client marketing functions and events

Attributes & Background:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in accounting, finance, business or economics.
• 0 – 3 years of public accounting experience or closely related field.
• Working toward or keen to pursue ACMA (CIMA), ACCA, ACA or CPA qualification.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with ability to do VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and advanced formulas.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Financial Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines. J.S. Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience. We embrace diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

Our mission is to serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity and objective, clear-cut analysis and advice.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Generous Annual Leave Policy
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance

EEO Statement

J.S. Held LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, J.S. Held LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscriminatory employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

J.S. Held LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with J.S. Held LLC employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer.

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