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

Uniqus Consultech Inc.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniqus Consultech Inc. seeks an Associate Director with a Financial Services background to join the ARC team in Riyadh. The role focuses on delivering advisory services for banking, insurance, asset management and fintech clients, handling IFRS matters, regulatory reporting and transaction accounting.

You will lead multi-disciplinary engagements, guide complex financial reporting, develop client relationships, and participate in BD activities while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering accounting advisory for Financial Services clients.
• Strong IFRS knowledge impacting FS clients (IFRS 9, IFRS 17, IFRS 7).
• Proven client engagement, solution delivery and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact accounting advisory engagements for FS clients.
• Provide technical IFRS guidance and regulatory reporting expertise.
• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements and policies.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Regulatory reporting

Client engagement

Team leadership

Business development

Education

Professional qualifications (SOPCA/CA/ACCA/CPA)

Job description

Job Title: Associate Director

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.

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 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
• Professional qualification: SOPCA/CA/ACCA/CPA
• Arabic language proficiency is an advantage