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
