KPMG Lower Gulf LimitedJob DescriptionDepartment: ForensicDesignation: Associate DirectorTypical Experience/QualificationsMinimum of 10 years of relevant forensics experience, preferably in Big Four or in any reputable multinational focused on investigations or disputes.Post Graduate qualifications – CA/CPA/ACCA or other relevant qualifications or equivalent professional qualifications such as CIA, CFE and ACAMS etc.Key ResponsibilitiesThorough knowledge and understanding of forensic service offerings.Ability to create a portfolio of businessIndependently managing complex assignments from commencement till the conclusionStrong understanding of Risk Management during engagements.Thorough knowledge and understanding of the global/ local risk management procedures and ability to ensure its compliance in day-to-day forensic operations/ assignments.Supervise and manage less experienced staff members on various assignmentsFocus and contribute to the business development activities of the departmentAbility to lead client meetings, clearly understand the objective and scope of work, responsible for preparing proposals/ terms of reference for the clientAbility to manage multiple engagements and practice development initiativesAbility to conduct investigation interviews with no supervision.Ability to prepare forensic reports/deliverables without supervision.Strong knowledge of forensic market globally and regionally.Responsible for the allocation of work amongst the junior staff membersCoaches less experienced staff in the department especially with reference to the guidance on risk management procedures, sharing of technical knowledge on the assignments, proposal and report writing, preparation of working paper file, collection of relevant documents as support etc.Experience acting as a performance managerRelevant Advisory Skills And BehaviorsLinks the activities of the department to own firms business strategyQuestions current practices by thinking about the longer term impact and wider implicationsEmphasizes and builds the value of service offered to the clientTakes firm and decisive action when a situation requires interventionMakes decisions independently, without unnecessarily referring to othersShows and instills enthusiasm in others to achieve desired resultsEncourages others to maintain a consistent and steady motivation or paceIdentifies lessons learned from challenging incidentsPuts procedures in place to avoid common problems from occurring againDevelops, updates, and follows own personal development planGives others the opportunity to take on new tasks and responsibilitiesEstablishes and manages a clear set of standards for others to work withinEncourages others to get the most out of their development opportunitiesEvaluates performance and takes appropriate actionManages the expectations of people regarding career development and progressionBalances a concern for tasks with consideration for othersConsults others regularly on matters relevant to themCelebrates success at work appropriatelyInitiates smarter ways of working by making improvements to processes and looking for efficiency enhancementsProvides clear rationale and supporting data to justify recommended solutionsConsiders the practicalities and costs involved when proposing a solution to a problemAddresses objections from others by responding with well reasoned responsesProvides persuasive and self-assured responses to challenging questionsNegotiates effectively by identifying common ground and potential solutions that are beneficial to all parties.Educates clients on legislative and compliance issuesIdentifies and assigns roles and responsibilities so that the best service possible is delivered to the clientMonitors and evaluates multiple or complex projects regularly to check how they are proceeding against deadlines and budgetPrioritizes issues by using clear project management principlesManages conflicting demands and prioritiesManages client expectations over level and speed of servicePerson SpecificationsStrong forensic/ audit background and experience in the related forensic fieldExcellent oral and written communication skills (proposal/ report writing, presentations)Linguistic SkillsFluent English – Verbal & written,Arabic- Preferred Not RequiredFor further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.