Assistant Manager - Accounting and Finance (Abu Dhabi)

KPMG UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced professional to manage projects, deliver high-quality outcomes, and mentor junior team members. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, relevant certifications, and at least 5 years of financial accounting experience, preferably within big four accounting firms. This role requires strong analytical skills, project management expertise, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of financial accounting experience in a relevant organization.
• Experience in the MENA market is highly recommended.
• Demonstrated expertise in industry-leading practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects of small to medium size.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of engagements.
• Liaise effectively with clients during engagements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance

Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Oracle

SAP

Power BI

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Major duties :

• Lead and manage projects or work-streams of small to medium size and complexity, including analyzing and interpreting data, drafting report findings, and attending client meetings.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of engagements, including work plans, timelines, project management, and resource allocation.
• Liaise effectively with clients during engagements and act as an 'ambassador' for KPMG.
• Own deliverables of an engagement/project with minimal input from project leadership.
• Complete report writing, presentations, and proposal preparation with minimal guidance.
• Develop expertise and knowledge of various clients and markets.
• Produce and deliver high-quality engagement outcomes and maintain strong client relationships to develop a professional network over time.
• Identify risks and opportunities for improvement, providing strategic and tactical recommendations to help clients achieve their goals.
• Create a positive learning environment by coaching and mentoring junior team members, supervising their development.
• Contribute to practice and risk management, including thought leadership and business development activities.

Education requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Professional accounting and/or finance qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA).

Work experience requirements :

• At least 5 years of financial accounting experience in a relevant organization, preferably in big four accounting firms' audit or advisory teams.
• Experience in the MENA market is highly recommended.
• Demonstrated expertise in industry-leading practices within Energy, Healthcare, Financial Services, or the Public Sector.
• Strong awareness of non-technical accounting matters such as corporate finance, ESG, deals, tax, and legal issues.

Technical skills requirements :

• Extensive experience in technical accounting under IFRS and IPSAS.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and awareness of broader business issues.
• Deep understanding of finance processes and controls.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Power BI, Visio, Blueworks, Aries is preferred.

Interpersonal skills :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective team collaboration skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Sound decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good presentation skills to convey complex concepts clearly and succinctly.
• Ability to utilize diverse inputs for broad business and people perspective.