Associate Director

As an Associate Director in Uniqus's Accounting and Reporting Consulting (ARC) team, you'll provide high-quality accounting advisory services to clients. You'll manage senior stakeholder relationships, collaborate with Partner Directors, mentor team members, and support business development and practice management initiatives. This role is for a seasoned accounting professional passionate about delivering expert guidance on complex accounting issues and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in business development activities and contribute to proposal development.
• Manage client relationships, serving as a key point of contact for clients.
• Oversee project management for consulting engagements.
• Provide technical accounting advice to clients on complex accounting issues; conduct research on accounting topics and prepare technical memos.
• Assist clients with the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Assist clients with financial reporting, including the preparation of financial statements.
• Review and analyze client financial information and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Supervise and mentor team members, fostering their professional growth.
• Stay up-to-date on developments in accounting standards and regulations.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Exhibit attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Apply independent and objective professional judgment in applying accounting standards to meet engagement expectations, including regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

We're looking for accounting professionals who are passionate about providing accounting and reporting consulting to clients in the Financial Services (FS) domain. This includes support on technical and special matters such as GAAP Conversion, accounting policy support, new accounting standard implementation (end-to-end), and Disclosure support for IFRS/USGAAP/Ind AS. The incumbent will work for top global clients across a wide variety of markets and industry sectors.

• Strong domain, project management, business development, and people skills.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of accounting concepts; stay informed of professional standards; and effectively apply this knowledge to moderately difficult and/or complex client situations.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary.
• Possess strong domain knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressurestringent deadlines and tough client conditions which may demand extended working hours.
• Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethic and lead by example.