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

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance


• Professional accounting and/or finance qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA)

• 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.

• 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

• 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