Assistant Manager - Accounting and Finance (Abu Dhabi)

ACCA Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Lower Gulf Limited in Abu Dhabi seeks a seasoned professional with strong IFRS and IPSAS knowledge to lead accounting engagements for diverse clients. You will plan, manage, and deliver complex projects, liaising with clients and supervising junior staff to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and a recognized professional qualification (CPA/CA/ACCA/CFA) and have significant Big Four exposure in the MENA region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and a professional accounting qualification (CPA/CA/ACCA/CFA).
• Extensive IFRS and IPSAS knowledge with strong analytical skills.
• Experience leading teams and managing client engagements in a Big Four context.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects or work-streams of small to medium size and complexity with data analysis and client meetings.
• Contribute to planning, delivery of engagements, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Liaise with clients and act as an ambassador for KPMG.
• Own deliverables with minimal leadership input and produce high-quality reports and proposals.
• Coach junior team members and contribute to risk management and business development.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

IPSAS knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA/CFA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Power BI

Visio

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Aries

Job description

KPMG Lower Gulf Limited

Job Description

• Lead and manage projects or work-streams of a 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 whilst working on engagements and act as an ‘ambassador’ for KPMG
• Own deliverables of an engagement/project with minimal input of project leadership
• Complete report writing, presentations and proposal preparation with minimal guidance
• Develop expertise and knowledge of a variety of clients and markets
• Produce and deliver high-quality engagement outcomes and deliverables for our clients, as well as building and maintaining relationships with clients, to develop a strong professional network over time
• Identify risks and opportunities for improvement and make strategic and tactical recommendations to assist our client’s in achieving their short-term and long-term goals
• Create a positive learning culture. Coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop through effectively supervising, and mentoring
• Contribute to practice and risk management, including thought leadership and business development activities

Major duties

• Lead and manage projects or work-streams of a 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 whilst working on engagements and act as an ‘ambassador’ for KPMG
• Own deliverables of an engagement/project with minimal input of project leadership
• Complete report writing, presentations and proposal preparation with minimal guidance
• Develop expertise and knowledge of a variety of clients and markets
• Produce and deliver high-quality engagement outcomes and deliverables for our clients, as well as building and maintaining relationships with clients, to develop a strong professional network over time
• Identify risks and opportunities for improvement and make strategic and tactical recommendations to assist our client’s in achieving their short-term and long-term goals
• Create a positive learning culture. Coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop through effectively supervising, and mentoring
• 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 (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA)

Work Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of financial accounting experience in a relevant organization (preferably in big four accounting firms - audit and/or accounting advisory teams)
• Experience in MENA market highly recommended
• Demonstrate expertise of industry (Energy, Healthcare, Financial Services, and/or Public sector) leading practices
• Strong awareness of non-technical accounting matters (corporate finance, ESG, deals, tax, legal, etc.)

Technical Skills Requirements

• Extensive technical accounting experience in IFRS and IPSAS
• Strong analytical skills (an eye for detail and awareness of broader business issues)
• Deep understanding of finance business processes and finance controls
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Power BI, Visio, Blueworks, Aries will be preferred

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to articulate views and ideas clearly, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively, and collaboratively as part of a project team
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Sound decision making, analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Good presentation skills encompassing the ability to convey complex concepts accurately and succinctly
• Use diverse sets of inputs to develop a broad perspective on business and people issues