Manager | Technical accounting desk (Department of Professional Practice)

KPMG Saudi Arabia; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manager in the Technical Accounting Desk, where you will tackle complex accounting and reporting matters. This role offers the opportunity to coach teams, contribute to financial statement reviews, and develop training initiatives. With a focus on technical excellence and continuous improvement, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with IFRS and ISAs. If you are a qualified accountant with a passion for technical accounting and a desire to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in accounting advisory and audits, preferably in a Big 4 environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely responses to complex technical accounting issues.
• Participate in pre-issuance reviews of financial statements.
• Monitor local regulatory developments and assess their impact.

Skills

Accounting (CA/ACCA/CPA)

IFRS/IFRS for SMEs

Auditing (ISAs)

Communication Skills

Technical Desk Experience

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA/CPA)

Job description

Manager Technical Accounting Desk (Department of Professional Practice)

KPMG Saudi Levant Cluster is looking to hire for a permanent opportunity (based out in Riyadh/Khobar) to work with our Technical Accounting Desk handling complex accounting and reporting matters.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• A qualified accountant (CA/ACCA/CPA)
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in accounting advisory and audits, preferably obtained in a Big 4 environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting in accordance with IFRS/IFRS for SMEs and auditing in accordance with ISAs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including written and verbal skills in English.
• Prior experience working with a technical desk is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

Informal queries/Walk-ins/Formal Consultations

• Provide considered, timely, and technically appropriate responses to complex technical accounting and reporting issues.
• Exercise professional skepticism.
• Coach engagement teams and DPP team members on technical issues.
• Share knowledge and key learnings with relevant DPP team members.

Pre-issuance Reviews

• Participate in the pre-issuance review of financial statements each reporting period.
• Provide considered and timely feedback on review findings, ensuring direct communication with engagement teams, including resolution of findings.
• Consult with engagement teams and within DPP on areas of uncertainty.
• Share knowledge on common issues and findings with broader DPP.

Monitoring and Quality Initiatives

• Identify areas of common technical deficiencies through interactions with teams and determine how to address them.
• Stay updated on latest technical developments, including network and local guidance, and assess training needs.
• Develop training or tools based on business needs, leveraging global training materials where appropriate.
• Participate in delivering or facilitating training and communication of tools.
• Monitor local regulatory and professional developments and assess their impact on audits and financial statements; inform DPP/Audit leadership accordingly.

DPP Bulletin, Alerts, Publications

• Contribute to the local DPP Bulletin, alerts, FAQs by suggesting or drafting articles on technical topics or recent consultations and reviews.
• Read all local and international DPP bulletin articles promptly and promote relevant articles to engagement teams as appropriate.