Assistant Manager

Role & Responsibilities

Uniqus is seeking looking for an experienced and driven Assistant 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:

· Support and manage ARC projects for FS clients, including:

· IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IFRS 17 implementations and advisory

· Financial instruments accounting (valuation, classification, impairment)

· Preparation and review of financial statements under IFRS

· Finance transformation and process optimization

· Conduct technical accounting research and prepare client deliverables, including technical memos and position papers.

· Work closely with FS clients to assess their accounting and financial reporting processes and provide tailored solutions.

· Support Managers and Partners in project planning, execution, and client management.

· Supervise and coach junior team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams

· Assist in business development efforts, proposals, and client presentations.

Requirements

>> THE INDIVIDUAL

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· Professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA) is required.

· 4–6 years of experience in accounting advisory or audit, with a minimum of 2–3 years working with FS clients (banks, insurers, investment firms).

· Strong understanding of IFRS, especially standards relevant to financial instruments and insurance contracts.

· Experience in the UAE or wider GCC financial services market is a strong advantage.

· Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

· Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of data analytics tools is a plus.

· Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.

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>> Qualification

· Opportunity to work with top-tier FS clients in the region

· Exposure to complex financial reporting and regulatory matters

· Dynamic and collaborative work environment

· Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

· Ongoing support for professional development