Associate Director - Accounting Advisory - Financial Services (Middle East)

Uniqus Consultech Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniqus Consultech Inc. in Riyadh is seeking an Associate Director with a Financial Services background to lead accounting advisory and complex IFRS matters for FS clients, including regulatory reporting and transformation projects.

You will direct high-impact engagements, develop senior-level client relationships, and oversee the preparation of financial statements and accounting policies while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with global delivery teams in a fast-paced GCC market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting advisory, financial reporting, or audit with FS focus.
• Deep IFRS knowledge affecting FS clients (IFRS 9, IFRS 17, IFRS 7).
• Prior Big 4 or leading consulting firm experience preferred.
• Proven client engagement, solution delivery, and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of GCC regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact accounting advisory engagements across banking, insurance, and investment sectors.
• Provide technical guidance on IFRS and regulatory reporting standards.
• 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 including proposals, pitches, and new client acquisition.
• Manage multiple project teams ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with global delivery teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach junior team members.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Financial services experience

Client engagement

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Business development

Regulatory reporting

Big 4 experience

Presentation skills

Arabic language

Job description

Function: Accounting and Reporting Consulting (ARC)

Location: Riyadh

Role & Responsibilities

Uniqus is looking for an experienced and driven Associate Director 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.

• 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 standards
• 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 solutions
• Mentor and coach junior team members, contributing to talent development and capability building

The Individual

• 10+ 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