Summary
KPMG Lower Gulf is hiring a Senior Consultant for its UAE Advisory practice, focused on Global Business Services, shared services, managed services and transformation. The role supports client programmes across strategy, operating model design, transition and outsourced operations, as well as project delivery and business development. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant consulting experience, preferably with a Big 4 or similar organization, and a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. The position is based in Abu Dhabi; Arabic is preferred.
The posting
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Job description
- JOB IDENTIFICATION
Title
Sr. Consultant – Global Business Services (GBS) Consulting, Managed Services and Transformation
Department
Advisory - Managed Services
Supervisor / Head of department(Job title)
Partner
Supervised function(s)
N/A
Primary Location(s)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Hierarchical level
Grade D2
Job Family
Experienced Professional
- OVERALL OBJECTIVE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job purpose
KPMG UAE is hiring a Sr. Consultant – Consulting in UAE focusing on Global Business Services (GBS) / Shared Services (SS) Advisory, Managed Services, Transformation and Outsourcing
As a Consultant in KPMG UAE's Advisory practice, you will be responsible for delivering GBS and SSC Advisory Services, Managed Services, Transformation and Outsourcing solutions to our clients across a variety of functional service operations areas.
You will be also responsible for solutioning, transition and running outsourced operations across SG&A / Service Operations functions.
Desired Experience and Expertise: KPMG is seeking an individual with 5+ years of experience with a Big 4 or similar organizations. Individual will be expected to demonstrate the following expertise which will form part of their role at KPMG
- Finance Expertise: Knowledgeand hands on experience (preferred) across the following areas in Finance:
- Good understanding of planning, budgeting and forecasting cycle
- Good understanding of cost accounting, cost drivers and allocation methodologies
- Strong accounting skills and understanding of journal entries for billing, accruals/adjustments
- Experience in accounts reconciliation
- Shared Services / GBS Programme delivery: Supporting clients with large scale transformation programmes in Shared Services/GBS across strategy, design, setup, transition, transformation and benefits tracking. Key activities include:
- Support workstreams and/or mid sized projects on delivery, project planning, budgeting, and quality control
- Evaluating client’s current state and defining a Target Operating Model including design for business processes
- Conducting functional maturity assessment, benchmarking and strategy development
- Support in designing target operating models for multifunctional back-office operations, including Finance, HR, IT, Procurement and other SG&A functions
- Technology-Enabled (inc. Automation and digitization) Finance and back-office function transformation
- Strong project management skills, with a focus on driving results and delivering projects on time within budget
- Business and Practice Development: Support Directors and Partners in business development activities including:
- Supporting in pursuits for target clients
- Support Proposal development for GBS/Shared Services and Outsourcing Services
- Collaborate with other KPMG teams to deliver integrated solutions to our clients
- Support in broader GBS / SS strategy execution including:
- Support on Thought leadership / white papers on the outsourcing and future of work collaboratively with minimal instructions
- Research for thought leadership / white papers on relevant topics
- Supporting in raising market awareness
- Support in organizing internal and external events
- Other skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate the business challenges and explain proposed solution
- Strong analytical / MS Excel, Power BI, Problem Solving skills and Presentation/ PowerPoint expertise
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on developing innovative solutions to complex business problems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Education & Experience requirements
- Bachelor’s/Master's degree in a relevant field, such as business, finance, or accounting from a top business school
- Professional certifications, such as CPA, CMA, PMP, Six Sigma are preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant consulting experience (Preferably from Big 4 or other large consulting / outsourcing firms)
Language skills
Language
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Listening
English
Fluent
Fluent
Fluent
Excellent
Arabic
Preferred
Optional
Optional
Preferred
Core Skills
1
Strong decision-maker with quick response time, and sound analytical and research
2
Attention to detail and sufficient time management / multi-tasking
3
Strong negotiation and persuasion skills / Solutioning pricing and related skills
4
Strong organization skills/ program management / agile management
5
Innovative, self-driven with a sense of ownership and ability to work independently
6
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to scale up services and run a profitable business