When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential. We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career—not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning you can accomplish, and the chance to make your mark.

Are you our next Associate Director – Dispute Advisory (Financial Expert Witness & Litigation Support)?

Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model. (with travel as required across Ireland and the UK; occasional international travel for arbitration)

Grade: Associate Director

Contract type: Permanent

A snapshot of your peer group:

Qualified financial professional (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent) with strong technical expertise.

• 7+ years’ experience in dispute advisory, forensic accounting, valuation, corporate finance, or litigation support.
• Strong analytical, modelling, and report-writing skills; experience working with legal teams and expert assignments.

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

 Case Leadership & Expert Work

• Lead engagements involving damages quantification, valuation, forensic accounting, and economic analysis for commercial disputes and investigations.
• Draft, review, and defend high‑quality expert reports that are independent, objective, and suitable for court/arbitration submissions.
• Prepare partner lead expert for hearings—including cross‑examination readiness and expert meetings.
• Direct financial modelling and analytics, including scenario analysis and valuation approaches.

Client, Counsel & Stakeholder Management

• Act as day‑to‑day senior contact for solicitors, in‑house counsel, and barristers.
• Present findings clearly and persuasively to legal and executive stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships that support repeat engagements and market growth.

Practice Development & Thought Leadership

• Identify and support business development opportunities, including proposals and pitches.
• Publish insights and contribute to conferences, webinars, and thought leadership.
• Coach and upskill junior team members.

Risk, Quality & Independence

• Maintain rigorous quality control, workpaper discipline, and evidence procedures.
• Uphold independence and duty to the court, proactively flagging conflicts or risks.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, confidentiality, and evidence management protocols.

Your team

You will be joining a growing and highly specialised Dispute Advisory practice, working closely with expert witnesses, forensic accountants, and valuation specialists across Ireland and the UK. (Insert hyperlink to practice area.)

Typical engagements include:

• Contract and commercial disputes.
• Shareholder, M&A, and valuation disputes.
• Competition/antitrust damages assessments.
• Professional negligence matters and contentious insolvency.

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Benefits Tailored for You

At KPMG, we understand that life is multifaceted. That’s why we offer a flexible benefits package designed to support your unique lifestyle. Our benefits include:

• Discounted Health Insurance
• Additional Annual Leave purchase options
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Emergency Childcare Cover
• Social events & networking opportunities
• Early Finish Fridays (summer & bank holiday weekends)
• Relocation Assistance
• Learning & Development supports, including LinkedIn Learning

We also offer a variety of flexible working options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Career Progression with Continuous Support

From the moment you join, you’ll receive dedicated support from your performance manager and access to our award‑winning Business School. We are the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times a year, giving you frequent opportunities for progression.

The career path for this role includes progression to Director based on excellence in expert assignments, business development, and people leadership.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and are committed to fostering an equitable environment where everyone can achieve their potential.

Ready to Join Us?

If you meet most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV. KPMG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Michelle Breen

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Please note that agency assistance is not required for this position.

By applying, your details may be stored for up to 18 months for consideration for similar future positions, unless you opt out by emailing careers@kpmg.ie.