Assistant Manager-Forensics
ACCA Careers
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time

KPMG Lower Gulf Limited
Job Description
Typical Experience/Qualifications:
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager in Forensics with a robust background in forensic services, internal audit, or external audit.
The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in a Big Four or similar firm and hold relevant certifications such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CFE, CIA, or ACAMS.
This role involves independently managing forensic assignments, contributing to business development, and supporting client engagements.
Key Responsibilities
In addition to skills and behaviors above
Job Description
Typical Experience/Qualifications:
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager in Forensics with a robust background in forensic services, internal audit, or external audit.
The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in a Big Four or similar firm and hold relevant certifications such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CFE, CIA, or ACAMS.
This role involves independently managing forensic assignments, contributing to business development, and supporting client engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of forensic service offerings within the context of an independent accounting firm.
- Should have thorough knowledge and understating of the global/ local risk management procedures of KPMG and ensure its compliance in day to day operation/ forensic assignments.
- Independently handle small to medium range assignments.
- Contribute and assist management with respect to the business development activities of the department
- Participation in the client meetings, clearly understand the objective and scope of work, assist the team with preparation of the proposals/ terms of reference for the client
- Writing of relevant sections and/or complete forensic reports depending on the nature of the assignments
- Build knowledge of Microsoft office applications such as excel and power point etc and on the related forensic software’s/ tools e.g. I2 chart etc.
- Read and be updated on forensic material circulated internally (within KPMG) and also out side KPMG such as news papers, professional magazines etc.
- Further, continuously work on to develop skills and knowledge in the areas of fraud investigation, anti-bribery & corruption, fraud risk assessment, dispute advisory services etc
- Coaches less experienced staff in the department especially with reference to the risk management procedures, technical guidance on the assignment, preparation of working paper file, collection of relevant documents as support etc.
- Report to the respective performance manager/ team leader/ manager on day to day activities including the assignments.
In addition to skills and behaviors above
- Learns about the latest trends in KPMG's market, including competitor activity
- Identifies possible business opportunities and advises manager or partner
- Initiates action to move a situation forward
- Works autonomously with minimal need for guidance
- Takes responsibility and accountability for the work and performance of others
- Volunteers for extra/additional responsibilities when the department needs help
- Identifies, documents and shares knowledge that might be useful to others
- Seeks out developmental opportunities (new projects, training, work with experienced and knowledgeable professionals)
- Provides clear directions to others
- Coaches others
- Adapts behavior to different situations or different people
- Maintains good relationships with others even in difficult situations
- Looks for opportunities to work productively with others
- Uses a range of techniques to analyze an issue
- Identifies ways to analyze information quickly and efficiently
- Suggests innovative and creative solutions to problems
- Reviews the accuracy of team members’ assumptions and conclusions
- Communicates honestly and openly, even with difficult messages
- Expresses ideas and self with clarity; sticks to the key points
- Notifies a manager or partner when it seems that a request is against KPMG values, standards and practices
- Uses previous experience and technical knowledge to the benefit of the client.
- Plans tasks effectively (breaks down projects into manageable tasks, sets milestones, identifies resources, etc)
- Monitors how projects are progressing against the budget and deadlines
- Strong forensic background and experience in the related forensic field (accounting, law enforcement, forensic technology and legal experience is preferred)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (proposal/ report writing, presentations)
- Fluent English – Verbal & written
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