Assistant Manager

Uniqus Consultech Inc; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services consultancy is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to deliver high impact advisory services to clients in banking, insurance, and fintech sectors. This role offers the opportunity to engage with complex IFRS matters, manage dynamic projects, and develop tailored solutions for high-profile clients in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, or CPA, along with relevant experience in financial services.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development support

Exposure to top-tier clients

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in accounting advisory or audit.
• Minimum of 2-3 years working with financial services clients.
• Strong understanding of IFRS relevant to financial instruments.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage ARC projects for FS clients.
• Conduct technical accounting research and prepare deliverables.
• Supervise and coach junior team members.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Data analytics tools

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

Uniqus is seeking looking for an experienced and driven Assistant Manager with a Financial Services background to join our ARC team. The role involves delivering high-impact advisory services to clients in the banking insurance asset management and fintech sectors with a focus on complex IFRS matters regulatory reporting and transaction accounting.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile FS clients and complex financial reporting engagements in a fast-paced and dynamic market.

Responsibilities:

Support and manage ARC projects for FS clients including:

IFRS 9 IFRS 15 IFRS 16 IFRS 17 implementations and advisory

Financial instruments accounting (valuation classification impairment)

Preparation and review of financial statements under IFRS

Finance transformation and process optimization

Conduct technical accounting research and prepare client deliverables including technical memos and position papers.

Work closely with FS clients to assess their accounting and financial reporting processes and provide tailored solutions.

Support Managers and Partners in project planning execution and client management.

Supervise and coach junior team members ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Assist in business development efforts proposals and client presentations.

Requirements

>> THE INDIVIDUAL

Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.

Professional qualification (CA ACCA CPA) is required.

4 6 years of experience in accounting advisory or audit with a minimum of 2 3 years working with FS clients (banks insurers investment firms).

Strong understanding of IFRS especially standards relevant to financial instruments and insurance contracts.

Experience in the UAE or wider GCC financial services market is a strong advantage.

Strong analytical communication and project management skills.

Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of data analytics tools is a plus.

Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.

>> Qualification

Opportunity to work with top-tier FS clients in the region

Exposure to complex financial reporting and regulatory matters

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Ongoing support for professional development