Accounting&Finance Engagement Lead

<ul><li>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)</li><li>Contribute to the planning and delivery of engagements including work plans, timelines, project management, and resource allocation</li><li>Liaise effectively with clients whilst working on engagements and act as an ‘ambassador’ for KPMG</li><li>Own deliverables of an engagement/project with minimal input of project leadership</li><li>Complete report writing, presentations and proposal preparation with minimal guidance</li><li>Develop expertise and knowledge of a variety of clients and markets</li><li>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</li><li>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</li><li>Create a positive learning culture. Coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop through effectively supervising, and mentoring</li><li>Contribute to practice and risk management, including thought leadership and business development activities<br><br></li></ul><strong>Job Description<br><br></strong><strong>Major duties:<br><br></strong><ul><li>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)</li><li>Contribute to the planning and delivery of engagements including work plans, timelines, project management, and resource allocation</li><li>Liaise effectively with clients whilst working on engagements and act as an ‘ambassador’ for KPMG</li><li>Own deliverables of an engagement/project with minimal input of project leadership</li><li>Complete report writing, presentations and proposal preparation with minimal guidance</li><li>Develop expertise and knowledge of a variety of clients and markets</li><li>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</li><li>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</li><li>Create a positive learning culture. Coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop through effectively supervising, and mentoring</li><li>Contribute to practice and risk management, including thought leadership and business development activities<br><br></li></ul><strong>Education Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance</li><li>Professional accounting and/or finance qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA)<br><br></li></ul><strong>Work Experience Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>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)</li><li>Experience in MENA market highly recommended</li><li>Demonstrate expertise of industry (Energy, Healthcare, Financial Services, and/or Public sector) leading practices</li><li>Strong awareness of non-technical accounting matters (corporate finance, ESG, deals, tax, legal, etc.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Technical Skills Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Extensive technical accounting experience in IFRS and IPSAS</li><li>Strong analytical skills (an eye for detail and awareness of broader business issues)</li><li>Deep understanding of finance business processes and finance controls</li><li>Advance knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Experience with Oracle, SAP, Power BI, Visio, Blueworks, Aries will be preferred<br><br></li></ul><strong>Interpersonal Skills<br><br></strong><ul><li>Ability to articulate views and ideas clearly, both written and verbal</li><li>Ability to work effectively, and collaboratively as part of a project team</li><li>Strong leadership and team-building skills</li><li>Sound decision making, analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail</li><li>Good presentation skills encompassing the ability to convey complex concepts accurately and succinctly</li><li>Use diverse sets of inputs to develop a broad perspective on business and people issues<br><br></li></ul>For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.#J-18808-Ljbffr