Consultant / Senior Consultant - Accountant

Job description / Role

Consultant / Senior Consultant, Accountant, Finance Accounting Advisory Services, Kuwait

In Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning, and individually tailored coaching.

That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Sounds interesting? Well, this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity

EY is looking for an Accountant at a Consultant and Senior Consultant level to join the team in Kuwait who will be responsible for providing feedback on accounting and bookkeeping matters for several clients. In addition, you will join a young and dynamic team, genuinely passionate about its work, within a leading global professional services firm .

Your key responsibilities:

As a Consultant, you will be assisting in delivering financial accounting and advisory services to the clients, including preparation of management accounts, sector analysis, internal controls, project monitoring, management reporting, training, accounting support, audit readiness... etc.

Requirements

Skills and attributes for success:

Pro-activity, accountability and result-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

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting/Finance or similar discipline.
- Strong bookkeeping skillset
- Professional certifications will be a must
- Minimum 2 plus years of working experience in Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Excellent working knowledge of accounting procedures
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software
- Bilingual in Arabic and English

Ideally, you'll also have:

- Good interpersonal skills
- Track record with a leading audit firm

What we look for:

We are interested in individuals who can positively engage and develop relationships with multiple stakeholders. Someone who is passionate about solving complex problems, reaching their full potential, and building high performing teams while engaging with clients to deliver their requirements based on their changed agenda.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

- Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please apply as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

About the Company

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

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The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region