Senior Associate Accounting Advisory - Assurance Services

Senior Associate Accounting Advisory - Assurance Services


Job Title: Senior Associate
Reference: Assurance

We at BDO in UAE are a diverse group of individuals from many cultures, and we share a common ambition: to make a difference and be the spontaneous choice in the industry. We have an excellent Partner–to–staff ratio and an encouraging gender ratio, giving you more flexibility and high priority on mentorship and professional development.

At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.

Your opportunity

  • Assist clients in applying IFRS conversions, implementation of new standards, accounting opinions, etc. Advise and support clients in preparing IFRS financial statements and improving their financial reporting to investors.
  • Assist the clients in identifying the areas of potential impact when transitioning from IFRS for SMEs to the full IFRS framework.
  • Assist clients in improving and implementing efficient IFRS reporting processes, including quantification of the adjustments on the transition to the new standards/full IFRS framework.
  • Deliver clients value-added services by providing industry insight, “out-of-the-box” ideas and solutions to improve their reporting model.
  • Manage client relationships and professionalism in servicing clients.
  • Ensure that engagements are executed in accordance with the firm's methodologies and guidance, professional standards and local legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist in preparing training, guidance memos and other technical documents for the firm’s staff.
  • Assist in preparing illustrative financial statements with necessary disclosures, including significant judgements and estimates.

Key Attributes

  • Good communication skills
  • Confident and comfortable in client interactions
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment is required.
  • Strong attention to detail and an analytical mind.
  • Flexible - able to adapt quickly to market and practice changes 

Experience & Education

  • Minimum 2-4 years of relevant work experience (Accounting advisory or similar service lines)
  • Chartered Accountant or ACCA or similar professional qualification

How to join us

We seek people who are driven and who work towards the best interest of the Team and the Firm – passionate professionals who are keen to develop lasting relationships, both internally and with our Clients.

Please send in your detailed resume by clicking the below link. If you are successful in your application, one of our resourcing teams will contact you to discuss the next steps.