Accounting & Regulatory Reporting Manager – AME/DIFC

St. James's Place – Asia & Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 441,000 - 661,000; Full time

Job summary

St. James’s Place Asia & Middle East is seeking a qualified Finance & Accounting professional to ensure the accuracy of local books and regulatory returns, and to contribute to consolidated AME regional accounts with strong governance around reporting.

The role covers bookkeeping for SJPME, monthly reconciliations, statutory financial statements, external audit coordination, VAT and UAE Corporate Tax filings, and collaboration with group entities to optimize reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or Management Accountant.
• Experience managing full GL and external reporting.
• Willing to be hands-on with processes and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of DIFC/DFSA regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping & accounting for the SJPME entity and interactions with the group.
• Prepare, coordinate and review monthly control files and reconciliations.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and manage the external audit process.
• Develop governance around financial reporting, data management and controls.
• Ensure VAT and UAE Corporate Tax filings compliance.
• Support alignment with other Group entities and consolidated reporting.

Skills

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Integrity

Education

Chartered Accountant or Management Accountant

Tools

Excel (VBA macros)

Unit4 Agresso / Business World

Job description

St. James’s Place Asia & Middle East is seeking a qualified Finance & Accounting professional to ensure the accuracy of local books and regulatory returns, and to contribute to consolidated AME regional accounts with strong governance around reporting.

The role covers bookkeeping for SJPME, monthly reconciliations, statutory financial statements, external audit coordination, VAT and UAE Corporate Tax filings, and collaboration with group entities to optimize reporting.