Assistant Manager - Accounting and Finance (Abu Dhabi)

**KPMG Lower Gulf Limited** **Job Description** **Major duties:** * Lead and manage projects or work\-streams of a small to medium size and complexity (including analyzing and interpreting data, drafting report findings and attending client meetings) * Contribute to the planning and delivery of engagements including work plans, timelines, project management, and resource allocation * Liaise effectively with clients whilst working on engagements and act as an ‘ambassador’ for KPMG * Own deliverables of an engagement/project with minimal input of project leadership * Complete report writing, presentations and proposal preparation with minimal guidance * Develop expertise and knowledge of a variety of clients and markets * Produce and deliver high\-quality engagement outcomes and deliverables for our clients, as well as building and maintaining relationships with clients, to develop a strong professional network over time * Identify risks and opportunities for improvement and make strategic and tactical recommendations to assist our client’s in achieving their short\-term and long\-term goals * Create a positive learning culture. Coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop through effectively supervising, and mentoring * Contribute to practice and risk management, including thought leadership and business development activities **Education Requirements** * Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance * Professional accounting and/or finance qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA) **Work Experience Requirements** * A minimum of 5 years of financial accounting experience in a relevant organization (preferably in big four accounting firms \- audit and/or accounting advisory teams) * Experience in MENA market highly recommended * Demonstrate expertise of industry (Energy, Healthcare, Financial Services, and/or Public sector) leading practices * Strong awareness of non\-technical accounting matters (corporate finance, ESG, deals, tax, legal, etc. **Technical Skills Requirements** * Extensive technical accounting experience in IFRS and IPSAS * Strong analytical skills (an eye for detail and awareness of broader business issues) * Deep understanding of finance business processes and finance controls * Advance knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Experience with Oracle, SAP, Power BI, Visio, Blueworks, Aries will be preferred **Interpersonal Skills** * Ability to articulate views and ideas clearly, both written and verbal * Ability to work effectively, and collaboratively as part of a project team * Strong leadership and team\-building skills * Sound decision making, analytical and problem\-solving skills with strong attention to detail * Good presentation skills encompassing the ability to convey complex concepts accurately and succinctly * Use diverse sets of inputs to develop a broad perspective on business and people issues For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.