Assistant Manager/Manager - ARC Financial Services

Uniqus Consultech Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniqus is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager with a Financial Services background for its ARC team, focusing on IFRS matters, regulatory reporting, and transaction accounting for FS clients in banking, insurance, asset management, and fintech sectors.

The role offers exposure to high-profile FS clients and complex financial reporting engagements in a fast-paced market, with leadership responsibilities and opportunities to drive business development and client strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounting advisory, financial reporting, or audit focusing on FS clients.
• Deep IFRS knowledge, especially IFRS 9, IFRS 17, IFRS 7.
• Experience with Big 4 or leading consulting firms preferred.
• Proven client engagement and team leadership experience.
• Strong regulatory understanding in the GCC region.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting advisory engagements across banking, insurance, and investment sectors.
• Provide IFRS and regulatory reporting guidance.
• Advise on complex financial transactions and transformation programs.
• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements and policies.
• Develop strategic client relationships with senior finance leaders.
• Drive business development, proposals, pitches, and new clients.
• Manage multiple project teams with quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with global delivery teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach junior team members for capability building.

Skills

IFRS expertise

FS accounting advisory

Client engagement

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge GCC

Job description

Function: Accounting and Reporting Consulting (ARC)

Location: UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)

Role & Responsibilities

Uniqus is looking for an Assistant Manager/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:

• Lead high-impact accounting advisory engagements for clients across banking, insurance, and investment sectors
• Provide technical guidance on IFRS (including IFRS 9, IFRS 17, IFRS 7, IFRS 10, IFRS 16) and regulatory reporting
• Advise on complex financial transactions, standard implementations, and transformation programs
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements and accounting policies
• Develop strategic client relationships and act as a trusted advisor to senior finance leaders
• Drive business development efforts including proposals, pitches, and new client acquisition
• Manage multiple project teams, ensuring quality delivery, client satisfaction, and efficient resource utilization
• Collaborate with global delivery teams and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver seamless, tech-enabled
• Mentor and coach junior team members, contributing to talent development and capability building

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THE INDIVIDUAL

• 5+ years of experience in accounting advisory, financial reporting, or audit, with a strong focus on Financial Services clients
• Deep technical expertise in IFRS, especially standards impacting FS clients (IFRS 9, IFRS 17, IFRS 7, etc.)
• Prior experience in a Big 4 or leading consulting firm is highly preferred
• Proven experience in client engagement, solution delivery, and team leadership
• Strong understanding of the regulatory environment in the GCC
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Arabic language proficiency is an advantage