Assistant Manager/Manager - ARC Financial Services

Job Title: Assistant Manager/ManagerFunction: Accounting and Reporting Consulting (ARC)Location: UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)Role & ResponsibilitiesUniqus 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 reportingstandards
• 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-enabledsolutions
• Mentor and coach junior team members, contributing to talent development and capability building>> 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
• Professional qualification: SOPCA/CA/ACCA/CPA
• Arabic language proficiency is an advantage