Finance and Accounting Senior Consultant

KPMG Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Middle East is seeking a seasoned Financial Crime Compliance professional to support FCC, AML and KYC/CDD/EDD engagements within managed services. You will lead due diligence reviews, monitor UAE and international regulatory developments, and help align client operations with applicable laws.

You will deliver training, prepare compliance reports and dashboards for senior management, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen internal controls and the overall compliance framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Crime Compliance, AML, KYC, CDD and EDD.
• Familiarity with UAE and international regulatory requirements.
• Big 4 or leading consulting exposure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC, CDD, EDD reviews and AML screening for customers, employees and third parties.
• Assess compliance with UAE and international AML/regulatory requirements and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory developments locally and internationally and advise on impact.
• Support compliance-related projects within managed services engagements.
• Prepare compliance reports, dashboards and updates for senior management.
• Assist in development and enhancement of compliance policies and internal controls.
• Deliver training sessions on compliance and regulatory requirements.

Skills

KYC

AML

EDD

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

ACAMS or CFE

MBA or Master’s in Compliance/Law

Job description

Support compliance-related managed services engagements by providing expertise in Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), KYC/CDD/EDD, and Regulatory Compliance. Responsible for managing compliance projects, conducting due diligence reviews, monitoring regulatory developments (UAE and international), and ensuring clients’ operations align with applicable laws and regulations. Contribute to fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability while supporting leadership in scaling managed services operations.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform KYC, CDD, EDD reviews and conduct AML, Sanctions, PEP and Adverse Media screening for customers, employees, and third parties.
• Assess compliance with UAE and international AML and regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory developments locally and internationally; analyze impact on clients and recommend necessary compliance adjustments.
• Support and manage compliance-related projects within managed services engagements.
• Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, presentations, and updates for internal and client senior management.
• (Desired not mandatory) Assist in development, review and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Deliver training sessions to team members and new joiners to enhance awareness of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Engage with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure comprehensive compliance management.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, internal controls, and overall compliance framework effectiveness.
• Support leadership in aligning compliance initiatives with strategic business objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENICES & SKILLS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Accounting and Finance or Law (mandatory)
• ACAMS, CFE or other relevant compliance certifications (preferred)
• MBA or Master’s degree with a focus on Compliance, Business Law or related field (advantageous).

YEARS OF EXPEREINCE

• 4+ years of relevant experience in Financial Crime Compliance, AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Experience within Big 4 or leading consulting firms preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, CDD, EDD frameworks and FCC risk management.
• Understanding of UAE and international regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory monitoring and impact assessment capability.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Sound judgment and decision-making, especially under pressure.
• Strategic thinking and ability to align compliance initiatives with business objectives.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills for senior management and client-facing engagements.
• Ability to explain complex regulatory concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Advanced MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) – capable of independently preparing proposals and senior management presentations.
• High attention to detail and professional integrity.