Assistant Manager Accounting And Finance

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 the firm.

Own deliverables of an engagement or project with minimal input from 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 clients, as well as building and maintaining relationships to develop a strong professional network over time.

Identify risks and opportunities for improvement and make strategic and tactical recommendations to assist clients in achieving their short-term and long-term goals.

Create a positive learning culture. Coach and counsel junior team members and help them develop through effective supervision 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 the MENA market is highly recommended.
• Demonstrated expertise of industry leading practices in energy, healthcare, financial services, and/or public sector.
• Strong awareness of non-technical accounting matters such as corporate finance, ESG, deals, tax, and legal issues.

Technical skills requirements:

• Extensive technical accounting experience in IFRS and IPSAS.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to 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 PowerPoint.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Power BI, Visio, Blueworks, and Aries is 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.