Director-Accounting and Finance
Director-Accounting and Finance
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Responsibilities Manage day to day roles that include project delivery, client relationship management, team building, and business development. Support and guide the planning, budgeting, quality man...
Responsibilities 
- Manage 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 projects.
- Stay abreast of 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 to ensure projects are delivered according to client specifications and within set timelines.
- Lead projects that require specialist technical accounting advice and support on accounting for proposed and actual transactions.
- Assist clients in preparing for and completing audits, and liaise 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 performance against preset objectives and milestones to ensure quality control throughout its life cycle while identifying and addressing key challenges/lessons learned.
- 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, development of new service offerings/competency development, and 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.
- Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent tertiary degree.
- Professional accountancy or finance qualification (ICAEW ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
- 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 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.
- 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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Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Industry
Banking & Financial Services -
Date Posted
1 week ago