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Assistant Manager – Accounting and Finance Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE at ACCA Careers
Position: Assistant Manager – Accounting and Finance )
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 clients 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
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and Power Point
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
Title: Assistant Manager – Accounting and Finance
Company: ACCA Careers
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Category: Finance & Banking
