Assistant Manager- Accounting Advisory Services

KPMG Bahrain; Manama; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Bahrain is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Accounting Advisory Services team, delivering advanced accounting guidance and practical solutions for private enterprise clients.

You will advise on IFRS adoption, financial reporting, risk and controls, and support clients through complex transactions, restructurings and value-enhancing engagements. The role offers exposure to diverse industries, collaboration with experienced professionals, and a clear path to growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification advantageous.
• Risk management qualification would be an advantage.
• At least four years of relevant experience in advisory or corporate accounting advisory role.
• Strong technical accounting, analytical and presentation skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset and ability to apply accounting concepts to real business challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client service, relationship management and technical writing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess the impact of new IFRS and help clients prepare for implementation.
• Design clear, effective standard operating procedures across business functions.
• Deliver risk advisory engagements tailored to client needs and priorities.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and business valuations that support informed decision-making.
• Assist clients with the consolidation and preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare well-researched accounting memos for complex transactions.
• Analyse the accounting implications of business reorganisations and support clients through change.
• Develop insightful, client-ready reports tailored to specific engagement requirements.
• Support the preparation of compelling proposals and presentations for prospective and existing clients.

Skills

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Proactive mindset

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG is the brand under which the member firms of KPMG International Limited (“KPMG International”) operate and provide professional services. “KPMG” is used to refer to individual member firms within the KPMG organization or to one or more member firms collectively.

The team

Join our Accounting Advisory Services team and work alongside experienced professionals to help private enterprise clients navigate complex accounting, reporting and business challenges.

As an Assistant Manager, you will contribute to varied, high-impact engagements, build trusted client relationships and develop practical expertise across financial reporting, risk, controls and business advisory.

The role

You will execute and support multiple client engagements, applying your financial reporting and accounting knowledge to deliver practical, high-quality solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assess the impact of new International Financial Reporting Standards and help clients prepare for implementation.
• Design clear, effective standard operating procedures across business functions.
• Deliver risk advisory engagements tailored to client needs and priorities.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and business valuations that support informed decision-making.
• Assist clients with the consolidation and preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare well-researched accounting memos for complex transactions.
• Analyse the accounting implications of business reorganisations and support clients through change.
• Develop insightful, client-ready reports tailored to specific engagement requirements.
• Support the preparation of compelling proposals and presentations for prospective and existing clients.

The individual

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• A recognised professional qualification such as CPA, CA or ACCA.
• A risk management qualification would be an advantage.
• At least four years of relevant experience in advisory or corporate accounting advisory role.
• Strong technical accounting, analytical and presentation skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to apply accounting concepts to real business challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client service, relationship management and technical writing capabilities.

At KPMG in Bahrain, you will join a collaborative and inclusive team where learning, curiosity and meaningful client impact are valued. You will gain exposure to diverse industries, work with experienced professionals and access opportunities designed to help you grow, build confidence and shape a rewarding career.