About the Role
As a Senior Manager, you will lead client delivery, business development, and people leadership within the UAE's Accounting Compliance & Reporting practice. This role combines strong technical accounting expertise with commercial acumen, acting as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Controllers, and Finance Directors across local, regional, and multinational organizations. You will oversee complex statutory reporting and accounting advisory engagements, drive practice growth, and support clients in navigating evolving accounting, regulatory, and reporting requirements throughout the UAE and MENA region.
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The Opportunity
You will work closely with Partners and Directors to deliver high-quality accounting and reporting solutions, expand client relationships, and grow the ACR practice. Your key responsibilities will include developing new business opportunities, leading strategic client engagements, and building high-performing teams.
Your Key Responsibilities
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Client Delivery & Leadership
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS and related accounting GAAP, including complex accounting treatments, consolidations, financial statement preparation, presentation, and disclosures.
- Strong technical expertise across key accounting standards, including IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IFRS 9, IFRS 3, IAS 12, IAS 36, IAS 37, and IFRS 18, with practical experience in assessing complex transactions and their financial reporting implications.
- Expertise in GAAP conversions and accounting framework assessments, including identification and resolution of differences between IFRS and local/statutory accounting requirements.
- Lead statutory reporting, financial reporting, and accounting advisory engagements across the UAE and MENA region.
- Serve as the primary relationship lead for CFOs, Finance Directors, Controllers, and other senior stakeholders.
- Oversee preparation and review of financial statements under IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical accounting advice on complex transactions, consolidations, restructurings, business combinations, and accounting policy matters.
- Ensure delivery excellence, quality, risk management, and client satisfaction across engagements.
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Business Development & Market Growth
- Drive revenue growth through account management, business development, and cross-functional opportunities.
- Lead proposal development, commercial negotiations, and client presentations.
- Build and strengthen relationships with key decision-makers across existing and target clients.
- Support market-facing initiatives, thought leadership, and finance transformation discussions.
- Contribute to achieving practice growth, profitability, and revenue targets.
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Practice & People Leadership
- Manage engagement economics, resource utilization, and operational efficiency.
- Lead, coach, and develop Managers, Assistant Managers, Seniors, and Staff.
- Support talent acquisition, succession planning, and team development initiatives.
- Promote innovation, process improvement, and technology-enabled solutions across service delivery.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong commercial mindset and business development capabilities.
- Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and project management abilities.
- Deep technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
- Ability to manage multiple complex engagements and teams simultaneously.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have
- CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- 12-15+ years of experience in accounting advisory, financial reporting, controllership, audit, or professional services.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in IFRS, US GAAP, and other global reporting frameworks.
- Proven experience managing large client portfolios and senior stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrated track record in business development, proposal management, and revenue generation.
- Strong understanding of UAE and regional regulatory reporting requirements.
What We Look For
We are looking for a commercially driven leader who combines technical excellence with strong client relationship management, market-facing capabilities, and people development skills. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth strategy while delivering exceptional client service and developing the next generation of leaders within the ACR practice.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
