Audit & Assurance | Assistant Manager | Accounting & Reporting Advisory | UAE

Audit & Assurance | Accounting and Reporting Advisory (ARA) - Assistant Manager

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Audit & Assurance | Accounting and Reporting Advisory (ARA) - Assistant Manager

Skills

In your role as an Accounting and Reporting Advisory (ARA) - Assistant Manager, you will participate in client proposals and oversee day-to-day operations of engagements. You will leverage your various skillsets to be an agile contributor to the practice, and you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:

• Conduct research on various technical issues under IFRS and other local GAAPs and provide input into the preparation of high-quality technical reports and presentations.
• Actively contribute to the development of client proposals, including drafting scope of work and project budgets.
• Collaborate and work closely with managers, senior managers, partners, and clients to influence strategy and balance risks and client expectations.
• Draft revenue recognition and leasing accounting policies under IFRS and other local GAAPs for clients.
• Lead and deliver engagements for preparation of financial statements under IFRS and other local GAAP frameworks for clients of diversified industries.
• Ensure that the engagement team fully understands the distinctive objectives, goals, and expectations of the clients.
• Prepare training to educate the client of the potential impact of the new accounting standards on their financial statements and systems.
• Actively involved in devising of project planning and strategy. Work closely with leadership to manage projects locally and internationally.
• Depending on relevant experience, manage projects such as:
• Complex accounting advice on abnormal transactions or acquisitions
• Financial statements and accounting policies review
• IFRS impact assessment
• Involved in the preparation of technical accounting memos on specific IFRS topics.
  
  

Leadership Capabilities

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance, Accounting or Economics and strong academic credentials
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and strong communication skills
• Fluent in English (reading, speaking, and writing)
• 5+ years of public accounting or equivalent experience
• Structuring Accounting
• Technical accounting advisory experience
• Experience in financial close processes, financial reporting, and financial controls
• Strong on-the-job training skills and a desire to teach
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment
• Good project and time management skills
• Good writing skills and an ability to clearly document facts, issues, and resolutions of complex accounting matters
• Good presentation skills and an ability to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a virtual environment