Finance and Accounting Consultant

Role summary

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews and AML, sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening for customers, employees, and third parties.
• Assess compliance with UAE and international AML and regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess client impact, and recommend compliance adjustments.
• Support and manage compliance projects in managed services engagements.
• Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, presentations, and updates for internal and client senior management.
• Assist with developing, reviewing, and enhancing compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Train team members and new joiners on compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Engage internal departments and external stakeholders to support comprehensive compliance management.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen efficiency, internal controls, and compliance framework effectiveness.
• Align compliance initiatives with strategic business objectives and support leadership in scaling managed services.

Qualifications and experience

• Mandatory bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, or Law.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Financial Crime Compliance, AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Experience with a Big 4 or leading consulting firm is preferred.

Preferred qualifications

• ACAMS, CFE, or another relevant compliance certification is preferred.
• An MBA or master’s degree focused on Compliance, Business Law, or a related field is advantageous.

Skills and competencies

• Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, CDD, EDD frameworks, and FCC risk management.
• Understanding of UAE and international regulatory requirements and ability to monitor and assess regulatory changes.
• Strong stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, judgment, decision-making, and strategic thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including explaining complex regulatory concepts clearly.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, for independently preparing proposals and senior-management presentations.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, attention to detail, continuous improvement mindset, and professional integrity.