The Role
Lead accounting advisory engagements for financial services clients (banking, insurance, asset management, fintech). Provide technical guidance on IFRS (IFRS 9, 17, 7, 10, 16) and regulatory reporting, advise on complex transactions and transformations, review financial statements and policies, build client relationships, drive business development, manage teams, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with global teams to deliver tech-enabled solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Manager/Associate Director
Function: Accounting and Reporting Consulting (ARC)
Location: Riyadh
Role & Responsibilities
Uniqus is seeking looking for an experienced and driven Manager/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
• 7+ 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
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in accounting advisory, financial reporting, or audit with a focus on Financial Services clients
- Deep technical expertise in IFRS, especially IFRS 9, IFRS 17, IFRS 7, IFRS 10, IFRS 16
- Proven experience in client engagement, solution delivery, and team leadership
- Strong understanding of the regulatory environment in the GCC
- Professional qualification: SOPCA, CA, ACCA, or CPA
- Prior experience in a Big 4 or leading consulting firm
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Arabic language proficiency
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The Company
What We Do
Uniqus is a tech-enabled global platform that offers ESG and Accounting & Reporting Consulting by leveraging high-performing global talent.
