Director-Accounting and Finance

Job Description:

·       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.

Job Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s 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:

Ø IFRS /IPSAS conversions and implementation of new accounting standards

Ø Drafting and designing accounting policies

Ø Technical accounting research and advice

Ø Consolidation and Compilation support

Ø Financial statement close process support

Ø Audit remediation and readiness

Ø Benchmarking services and market analysis

Ø Experience in the Middle East market is highly recommended

·       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