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

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 Show more Show less

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

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.