Director-Accounting and Finance

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supervise, coach and mentor junior staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback and training.

Education Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent/relevant tertiary degree.
• Professional accountancy or finance qualification (ICAEW-ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).

Work Experience Requirements

• 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:
• IFRS /IPSAS conversions and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Drafting and designing accounting policies.
• Technical accounting research and advice.
• Consolidation and Compilation support.
• Financial statement close process support.
• Audit remediation and readiness.
• Benchmarking services and market analysis.
• Experience in the Middle East market is highly recommended.

Knowledge / Technical Skills

• 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.

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