Assistant Manager, Accounts & Tax

About This Role

Company Description We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

Job Description Are you a proactive, detail-oriented finance & regulatory compliance professional? We are looking for you!

In this role you will support our clients with DFSA reporting, financial controls, tax compliance, and capital adequacy monitoring. You will ensure timely, accurate submissions and work closely with senior leaders, auditors, and cross‑functional teams to maintain strong compliance and high‑quality financial oversight.

What You'll Do

• Ensure full compliance with DFSA PIB requirements, timely PIB submissions, and adherence to DFSA Principles for Authorised Individuals
• Prepare and deliver capital adequacy, financial resources, and liquidity reports, along with budgets, forecasts, and stress‑scenario assessments
• Support finance, accounting, and control functions—including IFRS‑compliant accounting, financial policy oversight, transaction reviews, and internal audit coordination
• Manage tax‑related responsibilities such as UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, regulatory updates, FTA representations, and support for outsourced tax/finance services
• Collaborate with senior leaders, auditors, and cross‑functional teams to ensure strong client delivery and protect information assets in line with ISMS requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and an employee referral bonus program
• Health and wellbeing coverage including private medical insurance, DEWS/ADGM pension or gratuity contributions, and fair sick‑pay policies
• Leave and flexibility benefits such as 24 days annual leave, hybrid working (up to 50% remote), and flexible working options
• Family-related benefits, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption support, and paid time for breastfeeding
• Additional perks including social events, CHESS activities, long‑service awards, Kudos recognition program, support for professional qualifications, and an annual volunteering day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a tax and regulatory environment
• Good working knowledge of IFRS and ability to independently handle related functions
• Expected to perform Finance Officer duties and provide related client support
• Preferably experienced with reporting and licensed activities under DFSA and/or FSRA regimes.
• Professional qualification: CA, CPA, or ACCA.

Additional Information Our commitment to you and the environment Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.