Job Description
- Assist partners to generate new business opportunities and build client networks and relationships.
- You'll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is of a high quality.
- As part of this, you'll anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues, as appropriate.
- As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring.
- You will also contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Assurance professionals and contribute to the maintenance of an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.
Requirements
Skills and attributes for success
- Pro-activity, accountability, and results-driven people will flourish in this environment.
- Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources, and communicating effectively are key skills.
- This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Strong academic record, including a degree or accounting qualification and international qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA)
- Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm
- At least eight years of professional experience in an audit, accounting, or finance role
- Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and experience managing teams
- Understanding of currently applicable and upcoming IFRS as well as US GAAP
- Experience of the risk-based audit process
- Knowledge of the use of audit tools and data analytic tools
- Coaching, mentoring, and counselling experience
- Fluent English and Arabic communication skills
- Effective presentation skills