Associate Director PMO Support to lead and manage cross-functional coordination for a strategic[...]

Client: Management Consulting Company Ideal Candidate: The Client is seeking a highly capable Associate Director – PMO Support (M&A Accounts and Finance) to lead and manage cross-functional coordination for a strategic merger by affiliation. The role requires strong financial acumen, experience in M&A, and a solid understanding of accounting, auditing, and tax structures related to corporate reorganizations. The selected candidate will serve as the central point of coordination across finance, legal, tax, and external consultants.Tasks: PMO Coordination: Lead planning, tracking, and interdepartmental coordination. Maintain timelines, risk registers, and status reports.Financial Structuring Support: Oversee design of financial reporting structures (e.g., trial balances, P&Ls). Align budgeting and reporting frameworks for new entities.Legal & Tax Alignment: Support legal and tax workstreams including due diligence and step plan development. Ensure consistency across financial, legal, and compliance aspects.Accounting Advisory: Map out accounting implications of the merger at both consolidation and standalone levels. Draft accounting memos with journal entries, policy choices, and standards references.Asset & Data Migration: Monitor fixed asset transfers and oversee financial data migration and bookkeeping setup.Desired Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CA, or equivalent preferred. 8–12 years’ experience in M&A, corporate restructuring, or finance transformation. Strong understanding of accounting, tax, and compliance implications in reorganizations. Proven project management experience with multi-stakeholder coordination. Advanced Excel and presentation skills; familiarity with consolidation systems is a plus.Workload/Location: Full-time, Abu Dhabi on-ground.Start Date: Immediate need; the candidate needs to give availability within 15-20 days after Engagement Confirmation Letter.Period of Engagement: Either hiring process or freelance contracting are available.Rate: Able to attract more qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr