Assistant Manager - Dubai - 12 Months Contract

EY; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Manager for a 12-month contract. You will manage client engagements, improve financial reporting processes, and provide technical advice on accounting standards. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience and a relevant professional qualification like CA or CPA. This role involves client interaction and an ability to handle complex financial matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years working experience within a large professional services company or similar environment.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant tax rules and procedures.
• Ability to win in the market and work under challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress and deliverables in client engagements.
• Assist clients with financial reporting processes and external audits.
• Provide technical advice on accounting standards and tax compliance.

Skills

Financial Reporting Standards

Negotiation skills

Tax compliance

Accounting standards (IFRS)

Client engagement

Education

CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Job description

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Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled Assistant Manager for a contractual opportunity with a duration of 12 months, located in Dubai, UAE. This is an exciting chance for a professional with a passion for financial statements preparation and audit coordination to contribute to our organization's success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall day‑to‑day requirements in client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, resolve or elevate issues as appropriate and drive performance‑improvement solutions.
• Assisting clients to improve and implement efficient financial reporting processes, implement new accounting standards, and advise on finance process controls and transformation.
• Assisting clients in their financial accounting processes, period‑end closings, assistance in completing external audits, financial statements preparation, general accounting and internal optimization projects.
• Provide technical advice on accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and tax compliance, conduct analytical procedures, and support clients with complex accounting matters.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• A relevant professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 5-7 years working experience within a large professional services company or similar environment.
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards, relevant tax rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Have ability to win in the market, good negotiation skills and ability to work under challenging situations.
• Willingness to travel within UAE for client requirements.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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