Joyce Nkini-Iwisi joins HKA’s partner team in Johannesburg office
HKA, a global consulting and expert witness firm, has appointed Joyce Nkini-Iwisi as partner in its Johannesburg office.
A member of the Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages (FACD) practice, Joyce Nkini-Iwisi brings close to 20 years of experience in investigations and compliance advisory services to HKA.
Before joining HKA, she spent over six years at Control Risks, where she was the co-head for the Investigations practice across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Before that, she worked at RW Forensics in South Africa, and served Big Four firms PwC and EY in East and Southern Africa.
In her new role, Nkini-Iwisi will be responsible for supporting the growth of HKA’s forensic and investigation footprint in the South African market. Her remit also extends across the African continent.
“We are delighted to welcome Joyce to the firm,” said John Hughes, Partner and Head of Africa at HKA. “Her expertise, integrity, and collaborative approach align perfectly with HKA, and we are confident that she will play a pivotal role in strengthening our investigations practice, leading complex investigations, and driving continued success for our clients.”
Stuart Ells, Partner and Lead of the Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages practice, added: “Joyce’s appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening our investigations team with world-class expertise. Her proven leadership, technical skills, and international experience will be invaluable as we continue to expand our services and support clients in navigating complex challenges.”
Headquartered in the UK, HKA is one of the leading consultancies in project management advisory, dispute resolution, expert witness services, litigation support, and risk mitigation services. The firm has over 1,000 people working from offices around the world – Johannesburg is its sole hub in Africa.
“HKA is known for its global reputation for excellence in forensic accounting and dispute resolution, and I look forward to further developing the firm’s growth strategy for Africa and then actively executing on the key strategic objectives. I also look forward to delivering impactful solutions in complex investigations and compliance-related matters,” said Nkini-Iwisi.
Joyce Nkini-Iwisi holds an MBA in International Business from Coventry University and a bachelor’s in accounting and finance from Mzumbe University. She is a Certified Forensic Practitioner, a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and has been trained by CHS Alliance in investigations into sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment related matters.
