Financial Services Manager - Accounting Advisory

Uniqus Consultech Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniqus Consultech Inc. in Mumbai seeks an experienced Manager for Accounting Advisory (ARC) to serve Financial Services clients.

You will lead engagements, manage senior stakeholders, mentor teams, and contribute to business development while upholding high technical and ethical standards. The role requires deep IFRS/US GAAP/Ind AS knowledge, strong project and client management, and the ability to travel globally.

Qualifications

• GAAP conversion, accounting policy support, and new standard implementation under IFRS/US GAAP/Ind AS.
• Experience serving Financial Services sector clients in a consulting/advisory capacity.
• Strong project management, people leadership, and client management skills.
• Good understanding of accounting concepts and ability to apply them to complex client situations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel globally for cross-border engagements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in business development activities, including proposal and pitch development.
• Manage and strengthen client relationships as primary contact.
• Lead end-to-end project management across multiple engagements.
• Provide technical accounting advisory on complex matters (IFRS/US GAAP/Ind AS).
• Support clients in implementing new accounting standards, including end-to-end adoption.
• Assist clients with financial reporting, including preparation and review of financial statements.
• Review client financial information and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Supervise, mentor, and guide team members to deliver high-quality work.
• Stay current with accounting standards, regulatory updates, and industry developments in FS.
• Apply independent and objective professional judgment to meet engagement and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Accounting advisory

IFRS / US GAAP / Ind AS

Client management

Project leadership

Financial reporting

Job description

Role & Responsibilities – Manager (Accounting Advisory | ARC | Financial Services Clients)

Uniqus is seeking experienced professionals for our Accounting and Reporting Consulting (ARC) team. As a Manager, you will work closely with Financial Services (FS) clients to deliver high-quality Accounting Advisory services, manage senior stakeholder relationships, collaborate with Partners & Directors, and mentor team members. You will also support business development and practice management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in business development activities, including proposal and pitch development.
• Manage and strengthen client relationships, acting as a primary point of contact.
• Lead end-to-end project management across multiple engagements.
• Provide technical accounting advisory on complex matters (IFRS/US GAAP/Ind AS), including preparing technical memos.
• Support clients in implementing new accounting standards, including end-to-end adoption.
• Assist clients with financial reporting, including preparation and review of financial statements.
• Review and analyse client financial information and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Supervise, mentor, and guide team members to deliver high-quality work.
• Stay current with accounting standards, regulatory updates, and industry developments— especially within the Financial Services sector.
• Apply independent and objective professional judgment to meet engagement expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines with attention to detail and minimal supervision.
• Work with cross-border teams and be willing to travel globally for client engagements as required.

Requirements

We are looking for accounting professionals with strong experience in Accounting Advisory / ARC, specifically catering to Financial Services (FS) clients such as banks, NBFCs, asset managers, insurance companies, and fintechs.

• Strong domain expertise in accounting advisory, including GAAP conversion, accounting policy support, new standard implementation, and disclosure support under IFRS / US GAAP / Ind AS.
• Experience serving Financial Services sector clients in a consulting/advisory capacity.
• Strong project management, people leadership, and client management skills.
• Good understanding of accounting concepts and ability to apply them to moderately difficult or complex client situations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet stringent deadlines, and manage demanding client expectations.
• Flexibility to travel on short notice and willingness to travel globally as part of cross-border engagements.
• Demonstrate integrity, strong work ethic, professionalism, and lead by example.