Assistant Manager - Dubai - 12 Months contract

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

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Manager for a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience and a relevant professional qualification. Responsibilities include managing client engagements and providing technical financial advice. Join to empower diverse teams in shaping a better working world.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years working experience in a large professional services company.
• Extensive knowledge of tax rules and accounting standards.
• Ability to work in challenging situations and to win in the market.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client engagement requirements and monitor deliverables.
• Assist clients with efficient financial reporting processes.
• Provide technical advice on accounting standards and tax compliance.

Skills

Financial Reporting Standards

Negotiation skills

Client management

Education

CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent

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.

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