PROJECT ACCOUNTANT AT KPMG

About Company:

KPMG is one of the largest professional services companies in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, EY and PwC. Its global headquarters is located in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. KPMG employs 162,000 people[2] and has three lines of services: audit, tax, and advisory.

Job Description:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate.
• Quantitative, attention-to-detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently after transition.
• Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations without compromising on quality and ethical standards and values.
• Ability to challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues.
• Adaptable and proactive in problem solving and process improvement.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience using Sage or other ERP systems for transaction posting, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical application of relevant IFRS principles. (International Public Sector Accounting Standards -IPSAS, will be preferable)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel.
• Specific knowledge of key processes involved in any of the following:
• Accounts receivable management and revenue recognition
• Accounts payable management and cost accounting
• Treasury operations and bank reconciliations 
• Accounts preparation and consolidation
• General ledger control and system postings
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other finance staff.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A first degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, economics or a business-related discipline.
• Qualified (or student member at the final stage of qualification) with a recognised professional accounting body (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA).
• Minimum of 46 years relevant experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting system operations.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Click the button below to apply