Assistant Manager - Accounting and Finance

Assistant Manager - Accounting and Finance (Abu Dhabi)

Location:

Abu Dhabi

Employment type:

Full-time

• Lead and manage projects or work‑streams of small to medium size and complexity, including analyzing and interpreting data, drafting report findings, and attending client meetings.
• Contribute to 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 from 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, 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 clients in achieving their short‑term and long‑term goals.
• Create a positive learning culture by coaching, counseling, supervising, and mentoring junior team members.
• Contribute to practice and risk management, including thought leadership and business development activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Professional accounting and/or finance qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA).

• Minimum of 5 years of financial accounting experience in a relevant organization, preferably in a Big Four accounting firm (audit and/or accounting advisory teams).
• Experience in the MENA market highly recommended.
• Demonstrate expertise of industry leading practices in Energy, Healthcare, Financial Services, and/or Public sector.
• Strong awareness of non‑technical accounting matters (corporate finance, ESG, deals, tax, legal, etc.).

• Extensive technical accounting experience in IFRS and IPSAS.
• Strong analytical skills and awareness of broader business issues.
• Deep understanding of finance business processes and finance controls.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Power BI, Visio, Blueworks, Aries preferred.

• 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, conveying complex concepts accurately and succinctly.
• Use varied inputs to develop a broad perspective on business and people issues.