Assistant Manager | Assurance | Audit & Assurance | Riyadh

Saudi Arabia | Posted on 29-Aug-2024

Position Summary

Location
Riyadh

Audit & Assurance | Assurance  – Assistant Manager

About Deloitte: When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. We have received numerous awards over the last few years, including Best Employer in the Middle East, and Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

  •  Lead the way
  •  Serve with integrity
  •  Take care of each other
  •  Foster inclusion
  •  Collaborate for measurable impact

In your role as an Assurance - Assistant Manager, 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:

Key responsibilities:

  • 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).