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Assistant Manager - Accounting and Finance (Abu Dhabi)

KPMG Lower Gulf Limited

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 250,000 - 350,000

Full time

26 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Financial Accountant to lead and manage projects in finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing data, drafting reports, and engaging with clients effectively. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have a professional accounting qualification, along with significant experience in the MENA region and knowledge of IFRS and IPSAS.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of financial accounting experience in relevant organizations.
  • Work experience in MENA market highly recommended.
  • Extensive technical accounting experience in IFRS and IPSAS.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage projects or work-streams of small to medium size and complexity.
  • Own deliverables of an engagement/project with minimal guidance.
  • Identify risks and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Leadership
Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance
CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA

Tools

Microsoft Excel
Oracle
SAP
Power BI

Job description

Job Description

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

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