Experienced Associate - Financial Advisory

SUMMARY:

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for individuals who are looking to pursue a career in Accounting & Financial Advisory. This position holds varied roles to support senior Advisors on accounting & advisory engagements. This role requires energetic, passionate, and dedicated people who thrive under pressure. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review the financial statements according to the International Accounting Standards (IAS), local government requirements, and identify any errors and misrepresentations.


• Analyze the financial statements and identify the strengths and weaknesses of a company, while giving recommendations to clients for improvements.


• Identify any process issues, and provide potential solutions to the senior in-charge or manager, while assisting in any process enhancement and implementation projects. 


• Work, and collaborate with other members of the team in an effective and efficient manner on a daily basis.


• Assist in managing accounting projects with the team and ensuring that on-going projects are moving as planned.


• Liaising and coordinating with auditors for interim and annual audits.


• Assists in preparation of budget, budgetary control reports, break even analysis, ratio analysis reports, and other management reports.


• Preparation of reports to meet compliance requirements from KNF, CBK, CMA, etc. as per client’s business nature.


• Ensure that sufficient documentation is gathered and correctly documented in accordance with the firm's standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field


• Understanding of financial statements and analysis


• High level of proficiency in Excel, Word and Windows-based programs


• Goal Oriented, punctual, able to cope with new challenges, and adapt to changes


• Analytical mindset and solution oriented


• Strong verbal/written communication skills


• Performing with a high degree of professionalism, integrity and business ethics


• Initiative, self-motivated, proactive


• Awareness of economic and business trends


• Willingness to work under pressure