Director-Accounting and Finance

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Date: 1 week ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
KPMG Lower Gulf Limited

Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple day-to-day roles that include project delivery, client relationship management, team building, and business development.
  • Support and guide the planning, budgeting, quality management, and resource management of consulting (client) and internal (within KPMG) projects;
  • Stay abreast on current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided;
  • Provide technical guidance on client assignments including preparation of reports, position papers, and manage the implementation/ adoption of IFRS and ensure projects are delivered according to client specifications and within set timelines;
  • Lead projects which require specialist technical accounting advice and support on accounting for proposed and actual transactions;
  • Assist clients in preparing for and completing audits, and liaising with the auditor;
  • Contribute to review(s) on completion of projects to identify lessons learned and enhance future quality and commercial planning
  • Assist on financial statement conversions projects to and from IFRS;
  • Provide IFRS training to clients and KPMG personnel;
  • Continuously review project’s performance against preset objectives and milestones to ensure quality control throughout its life cycle while identifying and addressing key challenges/lessons learnt;
  • Ensure effective operation of projects by managing and facilitating flow of essential information and feedback among project stakeholders; regularly and effectively communicate project expectations and updates;
  • As a key member of the team, the role includes wider practice management responsibilities such as market and brand initiatives, including the development of new service offerings/competency development, including supporting the delivery of annual IFRS Update Training;
  • Build presence in the marketplace, network and build relationships, and identify opportunities for work; from lead identification to the presentation of pitches and proposals; and
  • Supervise, coach and mentor junior staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback and training.

Education Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent/relevant tertiary degree
  • Professional accountancy or finance qualification (ICAEW-ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)

Work Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 12+ years of relevant advisory or audit experience with a proven track record of outstanding performance (preferably in another Big 4)
  • Expert Knowledge of IFRS (detailed knowledge and experience in newer accounting standards, namely IFRS 17, IFRS 9, and IFRS 15 is essential)
  • Working experience in relation to the following services/solutions:
    • IFRS /IPSAS conversions and implementation of new accounting standards
    • Drafting and designing accounting policies
    • Technical accounting research and advice
    • Consolidation and Compilation support
    • Financial statement close process support
    • Audit remediation and readiness
    • Benchmarking services and market analysis
    • Experience in the Middle East market is highly recommended
Knowledge / Technical Skills

  • Strong project management skills as the delivery role requires client management, project budgeting and finance management, coaching and resource management on a portfolio of clients
  • Strong technical skills, and ability to research technical / emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies
  • Government sector experience with cost accounting background
  • Industry sector specialization (Oil & Gas, Financial Services and or public sector)
  • Arabic Speaker

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