Associate Director Accounting Advisory Financial Services (Middle East)

About the Role

Uniqus Consultech Inc. is seeking an experienced and driven Associate Director, Accounting Advisory Financial Services, to join its ARC team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves delivering high-impact advisory services to clients within the banking, insurance, asset management, and fintech sectors. The focus will be on complex IFRS matters, regulatory reporting, and transaction accounting.

Role Context

This position offers an opportunity to work on complex financial reporting engagements for high-profile financial services clients. The Associate Director will contribute to a dynamic market environment, providing technical guidance and strategic advice on various accounting and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact accounting advisory engagements for clients across banking, insurance, and investment sectors.
• Provide technical guidance on IFRS standards, including IFRS 9, IFRS 17, IFRS 7, IFRS 10, and IFRS 16, as well as 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 serve 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Over 10 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in a Big 4 firm or a 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.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requiring engagement with a diverse portfolio of financial services clients.