Audit & Assurance | Accounting and Reporting Advisory | Assistant Manager

Job Description

In your role as an Accounting and Reporting Advisory (ARA) – AM, you will participate in client proposals and oversee day-to-day operations of engagements. You’ll closely work with the team to tackle accounting, reporting and operational issues. You will leverage your various skillsets to be an agile contributor to the practice, and you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:

• Provide exceptional and timely client service, deliver high quality work and foster lasting client relationships.
• Must possess a solid knowledge of IFRS and be able to conduct in-depth research on complex matters and apply critical thinking to provide clients with robust solutions.
• Actively contribute to the delivery of accounting advisory projects, including:
• Complex accounting advisory engagements related to unique and complex transactions.
• Complex consolidations and group reorganizations.
• Financial statements and accounting policies review.
• Application of new IFRS standards and
• IFRS transitions.
• Coordinating closely with the engagement leaders to assist in the execution of account strategies.
• Actively engage in discussions with the engagement leaders to share insights on prospective client needs based on research on the client’s background and current industry trends.
• Ensure the clients’ successful delivery of service offerings, by supporting the planning and execution of various projects.
• Building and maintaining productive, positive, and professional relationships with client staff and colleagues.

Leadership Capabilities

• Builds own understanding of Deloitte’s purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in public auditing and accounting, preferably with one of the big four.
• Experience working on technical accounting advisory engagements is desired.
• Experience of report writing is desired.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• International accounting qualification is desired: CA, ACCA, or CPA.
• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English).