Engagement Consultant

RSM Kuwait; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Kuwait is seeking an Engagement Consultant to analyze financial data, research problems, and structure results for client engagements. The role emphasizes developing client relationships, documenting work, and delivering quality services across multiple competencies in a dynamic environment.

The position requires 2+ years of consulting experience (Big4 preferred), strong English and Arabic proficiency, and a solid understanding of client accounting systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Management / Accounting.
• One of the relevant professional certifications (CIA, CISA) preferred.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic.
• Minimum of 2 years' consulting experience from Big 4 or well-known firms.

Responsibilities

• Develops basic understanding of the client’s business.
• Develops client relationships and communicates work findings to engagement team.
• Collects and analyzes financial data and prepares documentation and reports.
• Interacts with clients to ensure smooth information flow to the team.
• Identifies performance improvement opportunities in clients accounting systems.
• Performs tasks within project scope and established timeframes.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

English

Arabic

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Management / Accounting

CIA or CISA certification preferred

Job description

Job Description

An Engagement Consultant collects and analyses completeness of data, researches problems and structures results from the analysis.

Key Accountabilities:

1) Service Excellence (SE)

SE1 Develops basic understanding of client’s business

SE2 Develop client relationships

SE3 Thoroughly documents and communicates the work and makes it available to the other members of the team as required.

SE4 Collecting, analyzing and checking Financial data

SE5 Assisting in carrying out quality services to clients in multiple industries

SE6 Assist in-charge in obtaining all necessary working papers and documentation including researching and documenting facts and findings

SE7 Assist in preparing reports, commentaries and financial information

SE8 Listens actively to determine client needs and makes suggestions to engagement management on how Firm can meet those needs

SE9 Serves the client within the standards set by engagement management

SE12 Interact with clients to help ensure that the information flow from the client to the team is efficient

SE25 Understands all relevant regulations

2) Marketing and Sales (MS)

MS1 Communicates potential add-on opportunities to other members of the Firm

MS2 Develops basic understanding regarding the Firms services offerings

MS3 Demonstrates a general knowledge of market trends, including opportunities and competitors' activities

MS5 Contributes to the positioning of the Firm in the manner consistent with our global image: how we want to be perceived and what makes us stand out from our competitors

MS6 Develops a professional network with new and existing clients for generating leads

3) Management Effectiveness (ME)

ME1 Performs tasks within project scope

ME2 Builds skills and capabilities in self in a service line area

ME3 Performs assigned tasks within established timeframes

ME15 Anticipates and seeks to understand the broader impact of current decisions

4) Leadership Effectiveness (LE)

LE2 Serves as a role model

LE3 States clearly what is wanted and expected from others; clearly expresses thoughts and ideas; maintains a precise and constant flow of information

LE4 Organizes personal effort along with those of juniors to be risk-based, productive, and efficient at all times

LE5 Values people. Shows a genuine and active concern for others and their needs

LE6 Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of the cultural diversity present in the global business environment

LE7 Adheres to office code of conduct (dress code, punctuality, etc.)

LE9 Conducts assigned engagements successfully from planning to execution and reporting.

5) Consulting Skills (CS)

CS1 Identify performance improvement opportunities in clients accounting system

CS2 Having a working knowledge of tools such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint

CS3 Adapts to the consulting culture with the help of senior team members.

CS4 Interact with clients to help ensure that the information flow from the client to the team is efficient

CS5 Identify and communicate orally and in writing, the issues / matters to Senior Associate/Supervisor.

CS7 Develops professional relationships with client personnel to facilitate completion of the work

CS8 Demonstrates respect for client culture and facilitates team to adapt to and operate effectively in that environment

CS9 Demonstrates excellent communication skills with clients and team members

CS11 Identifies problem areas and consults as appropriate with Manager and Partner on complex issues

CS14 Completes multiple concurrent assignments in accordance with approved plans and budgets and on or before deadlines.

6) Engagement Management (EM)

EM1 Understands the context of own role within the total engagement

EM2 Ensures adherence to the Time Sheet filling deadlines.

7) People Development (PD)

PD1 Actively supports the integration of new staff into the practice

PD3 Actively seeks on-the-job training to understand own role and responsibilities specific to each competency area

8) Self Development (SD)

SD1 Ensures adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard career progression – proactively seeks relevant Education and training opportunities

SD2 Demonstrates professional and technical skills learned in training

SD5 Keeps abreast of the new developments in the relevant field through reading / research / attending webinars / professional certifications

9) Practice Development (PD)

PD1 Take ownership for the delivery of high quality work

PD2 Demonstrates basic understanding of internal audit, security, risk management or internal controls and related standards

PD3 Demonstrates specific skills in one or more service offering or industry competencies (technical, data or process)

KM1 Ensures familiarity and periodic update of the Firm's OPD

Requirements

Key Accountabilities

• Technically well trained, analytic personality, able to apply theoretical knowledge, motivated and ready to go the “extra mile”
• Capable to structure his work and “get things done”
• Good team interaction
• Socially confident with good organization skills.
• Self starter with a proactive approach to problem solving.

Education & Experience

Education

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Management / Accounting
• One of the relevant professional certifications (i.e. CIA, CISA, etc.) preferred
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years' consulting experience from big 4 firms/well-known consulting firms is required.