Assistant Manager-Department of Professional Practice

Job Description

Department of Professional Practice supports KPMG Audit professionals in accounting, auditing and reporting matters. We achieve this mission by providing the following services:

• Provide support to professionals on accounting, auditing and reporting matters.
• The role requires the candidate to have strong knowledge of IFRS and being able to both review and prepare technical papers for discussion with global industry/subject matter experts
• Staying abreast of latest developments, amendments to/new accounting and auditing standards
• Work closely with other large firms to discuss and agree responses to common technical issues and related regional challenges.
• Identify training needs and facilitate training on current accounting, auditing and reporting issues

Responsibilities

• Respond to accounting queries raised by audit professionals
• Technical review of financial statements
• Provide technical and administrative support to Head of DPP.
• Mentor and coach junior team members
• Implement an effective process to collate and disseminate information on accounting and regulatory updates and its impact on Audit at large.

Qualifications and skills

• Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, ACA,CA or equivalent).
• High performer with 7-8 years’ experience and proven track record with a large firm in audit and/or technical support role.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and International Auditing Standards (ISAs)
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Team player, with the ability to multi-task, as well as flexible and can work under pressure.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English. Strong ability to structure and write technical papers.

About Us

KPMG was established in the Lower Gulf in 1973 and has grown to over 1,300 professionals, led by more than 90 partners and directors, across six regional offices. Over the last 40 years, KPMG has worked with leading industry players across the region, helping identify and manage risks and capitalize on opportunities - making us a preferred professional services provider.

We play a pivotal role in helping clients make their own success stories. At various stages of growth, our clients look to us for timely and independent advice. Our professionals are selected from a deep talent pool of industry specialists. They offer significant knowledge, local experience, and a client-focused approach – and are integrated into a network of professionals working with KPMG firms around the world.

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