Associate Director – Deals Advisory

KPMG has been a part of Qatar’s business landscape for nearly 47 years, beginning operations in 1977. Today, it is one of the largest and most respected professional services firms in the country, employing over 350 professional staff and partners. With a diverse team from 28 nationalities, KPMG Qatar recruits top talent from around the world to provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services, leveraging global best practices to support local clients.

Business Unit Overview
KPMG’s Advisory practice is one of the largest globally and a key area of growth for the organization. Our Advisory services focus on enhancing Finance Functions, helping clients address challenges related to Growth, Governance, and Performance. We assist businesses with restructuring and expansion—whether through organic growth or acquisitions—enhancing their efficiency and adaptability in a fast-evolving business environment.

Sub-Business Unit Overview: Deals Advisory
Deals Advisory enables clients to look beyond immediate challenges to identify future opportunities, equipping them with the tools and confidence to drive strategic change by making timely and informed decisions.

Role Overview
This role involves managing specific deliverables within engagements, contributing to planning, project management, and reviewing work by less experienced team members. Responsibilities include delivering a range of projects such as Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Highest & Best Use Analysis, Commercial Due Diligence, PPP Bid and Procurement Advisory, Financing and Debt Restructuring, Contract Review, and Value for Money (VFM) Assessment, supporting skills development and promising career prospects.

Primary Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Engagement Delivery: Lead full engagement lifecycle, from identifying opportunities, managing risks, and proposal development, to project planning, budgeting, and gathering client feedback. Handle Work-in-Progress (WIP), billing, and collection processes. Post-delivery, maintain client relations for future needs.
• Knowledge Management and Thought Leadership: Continuously develop sector knowledge and contribute to thought leadership and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Mentoring: Provide feedback and support team development, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Business Development: Proactively support and initiate business development activities to meet financial KPIs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in Deals Advisory.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client-facing experience, with an ability to work well in diverse teams.
• Preferred previous experience with a Big 4 firm.
• Proficiency in project management, multitasking, and meeting deadlines.
• Advanced MS Office skills, including Financial Modeling, Macros, Power BI, report writing, and presenting to groups.

Skills
Valuation, Due Diligence, Transaction Advisory