Director-Accounting and Finance

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)

• 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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