Assistant Manager/Manager - ARC Financial Services

Role overview

Advisory and financial reporting

• Lead accounting advisory engagements for banking, insurance, and investment clients.
• Provide technical guidance on IFRS, including IFRS 9, IFRS 17, IFRS 7, IFRS 10, and IFRS 16, and on regulatory reporting standards.
• Advise on complex financial transactions, accounting standard implementations, and transformation programs.
• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements and accounting policies.

Client and team leadership

• Develop strategic client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to senior finance leaders.
• Drive business development through proposals, pitches, and new client acquisition.
• Manage multiple project teams, ensuring quality delivery, client satisfaction, and efficient resource use.
• Collaborate with global delivery teams and cross-functional stakeholders on technology-enabled solutions.
• Mentor and coach junior team members and support talent development and capability building.

Experience and technical expertise

• At least 5 years of experience in accounting advisory, financial reporting, or audit, focused on financial services clients.
• Deep IFRS expertise, especially standards affecting financial services clients, including IFRS 9, IFRS 17, and IFRS 7.
• Experience in a Big 4 or leading consulting firm is highly preferred.
• Proven client engagement, solution delivery, and team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of the GCC regulatory environment.

Professional qualifications and skills

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• A professional qualification such as SOPCA, CA, ACCA, or CPA is required.
• Arabic proficiency is an advantage.