Analyst - Accounting and Finance

Role Overview

Analyst - Accounting and Finance at KPMG LG. This is an Emiratization program role for fresh graduates and young talent professionals based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

Role Purpose

To deliver high-quality accounting and finance support to clients while developing professional skills, building industry knowledge, and contributing to the firm's strategic success through meaningful project work.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagements

• Complete tasks and deliverables to a high standard as part of client engagements, working to an agreed plan, budget, and quality standard.
• Identify and appropriately document risks and issues, including conclusions, and consult with appropriate team members as necessary.
• Escalate risks and issues beyond own experience or skill set.
• Keep Senior team members informed of significant developments and progress on the engagement.
• Identify problems and suggest an initial approach to problem solving.
• Develop external network and build knowledge of industry, market trends, competitor activity, and products or services.
• Contribute to and collate case studies, proposals, and best practice to share knowledge across the firm.
• Ensure knowledge is recorded appropriately to enable access and use by others within the firm.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail on deliverables by effectively error-checking own work.

Quality & Learning

• Undertake professional qualification and technical training within required timescale where applicable.
• Build on professional qualification by undertaking relevant functional or sector-specific training.
• Participate in review sessions on completion of projects to identify lessons learnt and enhance future quality and commercial planning.
• Execute work to a level that meets member firm's Quality standards within a commercial context.
• Communicate risk and issues early to Leaders as appropriate.

People & Culture

• Meet KPMG deadlines during Performance Development cycles, including seeking quality feedback, setting goals, providing input into engagement or project reviews, and having regular conversations with Performance Manager.
• Accurately charge time to Engagement codes to reflect true value of work delivered.
• Share knowledge with other KPMG colleagues and teams and contribute to the development of knowledge resources.
• Embrace Global People Survey and wider people-focused actions and initiatives that drive cultural improvement across local teams.
• Assist new starters with buddy responsibilities and onboarding as required.
• Work collaboratively with people who have diverse skills, styles, and approaches.
• Demonstrate continuous learning mentality and intellectual curiosity.
• Demonstrate flexibility and agility in response to environmental and work changes.
• Achieve overall positive internal feedback.

Qualifications & Experience

• Emirati national with family book.
• Bachelor's degree with GPA of 3.0 and above in one of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Computer Science & Engineering, Data Analytics & Data Science, or Business Administration.
• Available to start immediately.

Additional Information

• Ability to commute or be based out of KPMG's Dubai or Abu Dhabi office location.
• The role offers hands-on experience in a supportive environment where continuous learning is encouraged.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact the firm's strategic success and client experience.
• Work alongside experienced professionals trained to mentor and guide career development.
• Exposure to various client projects within different industries to discover strengths and interests.