Assistant Manager - Accounting and Finance (Abu Dhabi)

ACCA Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a qualified professional to lead and manage projects. The role involves engaging with clients, delivering high-quality outcomes, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have a strong background in financial accounting and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of financial accounting experience in relevant organizations.
• Experience in MENA market is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects of small to medium size and complexity.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of engagements.
• Develop expertise in a variety of clients and markets.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance

Professional accounting and/or finance qualification

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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