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Job Description
Major duties and responsibilities
Providing analysis of the past/actual data and presenting relevant conclusions to the stakeholders
Identifying areas in engagement management and reporting which needs improvement and proposing changes
Budgeting/forecasting processes related to the relevant service line
Audit processes related to the relevant service line
Presentations related to the financial performance of the relevant service line
Day to day interaction with the operational team to ensure that the processes are smooth and efficient
Analyze actuals and trends. Test and challenge the reported KPIs
Actively communicate with other business partners and leverage the best practice to the team
Acting as a project manager for the initiated projects
Coaching and delegating the tasks to junior team members
Proactively challenging processes and inefficiencies striving for constant improvement
Engagement management
Month end system close and reconciliations for the relevant service lines
Review engagement performance (WIP, Revenue, Billings, Provisions, AR) and providing solutions to improve business performance
Engagement related processes (Engagement set up, Financials, Closure) related to the relevant service line
Communication with the Operational team and engagement teams
Reporting, Accounting & Controls
Responsible for monthly financial decks for relevant service lines
Providing insights on the reported numbers and test the accuracy
Working closely with financial reporting team to establish best practices
Extent of work
Should be able to communicate highly sensitive information to the stakeholders
Should be able to work autonomously with the operational team and engagement teams
Should be able to work in a team
Deliverables
Monthly Presentations
Budget
Forecast
Audit files
Engagement performance reports
Education Requirements
Degree in Accounting or Finance. MBA in Finance or Accounting
Member of a recognized accounting body (CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA, etc.)
Work Experience Requirements
4-6 yearsÂ’ experience in a professional services organization
Experience in a Finance function is a plus
Knowledge / Technical Skills
Ability to interrogate and interpret large volumes of data, provide insight into these results and to provide recommendations to management.
Sound working knowledge of MS Office required
Experience with ERP and BI systems
Current knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and financial reports
System implementation or Finance transformation experience desirable
Should be familiar to the reconciliations and data preparation processes and requirements for the Audit.
Required Skills & Knowledge
Good interpersonal skills, professional manner, and ability to communicate with all levels across the business
Proactive
Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Strong multitasking and time management skills
Team player
Knowledge / Technical Skills
Ability to interrogate and interpret large volumes of data, provide insight into these results and to provide recommendations to management.
Sound working knowledge of MS Office required
Experience with ERP and BI systems
Current knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and financial reports
System implementation or Finance transformation experience desirable
Should be familiar to the reconciliations and data preparation processes and requirements for the Audit.
Required Skills & Knowledge
Flawless communication skills in English. Arabic is an advantage
Good interpersonal skills, professional manner, and ability to communicate with all levels across the business
Proactive
Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Strong multitasking and time management skills
Team player
