Project Executive

HLB HAMT - Audit, Tax, Advisory & Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Dubai is seeking a Project Executive to oversee audit, tax, and accounting projects. The successful candidate will have 5-8 years of experience, including 2-3 years in project management. Responsibilities include managing offshore teams, ensuring timely project delivery, and enhancing operational efficiency. Relevant educational background and strong stakeholder management skills are required.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of total experience.
• 2-3 years in a project management or team lead role in professional services.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule work of accountants and auditors.
• Collaborate with global teams for timely delivery.
• Monitor project progress and resolve conflicts.
• Drive process improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Project management expertise

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of accounting processes

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with project management tools

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or related field

PMP or PRINCE2 Certification

CA Inter or MBA (Finance)

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Job description

Overview

HLB HAMT is a leading professional services firm in the UAE and Middle East, providing audit, tax, accounting, advisory, and outsourcing services to clients across industries. We pride ourselves on delivering quality, timely, and client-focused solutions while fostering an environment of collaboration, growth, and innovation.

Nature of the Position

The Project Executive will oversee and coordinate the delivery of audit, tax, and accounting projects handled by our offshore teams, ensuring efficient scheduling, timely completion, and adherence to client expectations. The role requires strong project management capabilities, stakeholder coordination, and an understanding of professional services workflows.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or PRINCE2 Certification
• CA Inter or MBA (Finance)

Experience

• 5–8 years of total experience
• Minimum of 2–3 years in a project management or team lead role, preferably in a professional services or consulting environment

Skills Required

• Strong project management and scheduling expertise
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
• Working knowledge of accounting, audit, and tax processes
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira)
• Experience in managing offshore delivery teams and multiple client accounts
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Understanding of SLA and KPI-based performance environments

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, allocate, and schedule the work of accountants, auditors, and tax consultants within the offshore center
• Collaborate with global engagement teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client assignments
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and resolve scheduling conflicts or bottlenecks
• Conduct regular team meetings to review priorities, share updates, and align with delivery targets
• Maintain and update project dashboards, utilization reports, and performance metrics
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and delivery quality
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, quality standards, and firm policies
• Act as the primary liaison between offshore delivery teams and onshore engagement managers