Forensic Director of Dispute Resolution

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom KPMG-UnitedKingdom Full time

KPMG-UnitedKingdom Overview


We are a leading professional services firm that offers Audit, Legal, Tax and Advisory services. With over 16,000 colleagues across the UK, we help our clients navigate complex challenges.



Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Forensic Director of Dispute Resolution to lead our Transaction Disputes team. As a key member of our Deal Advisory team, you will be responsible for delivering complex Forensic Transaction Dispute engagements for corporate businesses.



About the Role

  • You will lead and successfully deliver challenging and complex Forensic Transaction Dispute engagements for a wide range of corporate businesses.
  • You will originate opportunities through internal and external relationships and take the lead on business development activities, including marketing, knowledge sharing, and practice development.
  • You will provide advice and support in connection with completion accounts and earn-out disputes arising out of M&A transactions.
  • You may also be involved in other types of dispute engagement.


Key Responsibilities

  • Work alongside the Deal Advisory Sales Purchase Agreements (SPA) Team during the pre-dispute phase, supporting the client in negotiations and helping them assess their case.
  • Help clients identify and appoint an independent accountant as expert determiner where no negotiated settlement is reached.
  • Draft submissions on behalf of the client, arguing their case in front of the expert.
  • Act as the independent expert to determine the dispute.
  • Prepare reports and sections thereof for Partner review.
  • Manage risks and financials associated with client engagements.
  • Develop a profile in the market to be a credible Expert on disputes where KPMG may be approached to carry out expert determinations.
  • Develop and oversee career management for team members.


The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with:



  • A Chartered Professional Accountant (or equivalent)
  • Extensive experience of the completion accounts/earn-out dispute resolution process
  • Excellent general accounting skills and knowledge
  • A logical and methodical thinker capable of interpreting contractual wording and structuring nuanced arguments
  • Ability to review and challenge drafts produced by team members
  • Demonstrable experience of managing projects, including financial and risk management
  • Experience in scoping and defining Forensic projects
  • Commercial awareness and proven track record of managing risks and financials associated with client engagements
  • Proven ability to lead and manage teams
  • Ability to articulate complex findings in written and oral presentations
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and an enquiring mind
  • Experience in business development activities and enthusiasm for marketing and practice development
  • A developed network of relevant contacts
  • Strong people development skills with the ability to inspire and develop junior colleagues
  • Desirable: Experience of advising on SPAs pre-deal


Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £120,000 - £150,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits including a bonus scheme, pension plan, and flexible working arrangements.

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