AM – ICFR (6 Months Contract) - Extendable

athGADLANG; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

athGADLANG is seeking an experienced ICFR professional to support the implementation and ongoing assessment of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting framework within the Abu Dhabi segment.

You will execute tests, evaluate control design, document procedures, and coordinate ICFR activities across Finance, Internal Audit and external auditors to ensure timely deliverables and remediation of deficiencies in line with Group ICFR standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline with 8-10yrs+ experience.
• ACCA, CIA or CFE qualifications are preferred.
• IFRS knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute TOD/TOE tests for key financial controls.
• Evaluate control design and evidence to confirm effectiveness.
• Document testing procedures and evidence with quality standards.
• Identify deficiencies and discuss observations with control owners.
• Coordinate ICFR activities across segments with stakeholders.
• Manage testing timelines and deliverables; track remediation actions.

Skills

ICFR testing

SOX compliance

Financial controls

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

IFRS knowledge

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline

Job description

Job description

Support the effective implementation and ongoing assessment of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework across the assigned segment. The role is responsible for executing financial controls testing, coordinating ICFR activities across relevant entities and stakeholders, monitoring remediation of identified deficiencies, and ensuring timely completion of ICFR deliverables in accordance with the Group ICFR methodology and applicable regulatory requirements.
Roles, Responsibilities, Duties

• Execute Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (TOE) for key financial controls in accordance with the approved ICFR methodology and testing plan.
• Evaluate control design, review supporting evidence and determine whether controls are operating effectively.
• Document testing procedures, samples, evidence reviewed, exceptions and conclusions to the required quality standards.
• Identify control exceptions and deficiencies and discuss observations with control owners and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate ICFR activities across the assigned segment, acting as the key point of contact between the Group ICFR team, Finance teams, control owners, Internal Audit, external auditors and other relevant stakeholders.
• Manage testing timelines, evidence requests, outstanding actions and other ICFR deliverables across the segment.
• Track identified deficiencies and management remediation plans and perform follow-up testing to validate remediation and closure.
• Proactively follow up with stakeholders to resolve delays, testing issues and documentation gaps and escalates matters where required.
• Provide periodic updates on testing progress, key issues, deficiencies and remediation status to the Group ICFR team.
• Maintain appropriate ICFR documentation, including testing workpapers, trackers and supporting evidence.
• Support the consistent application of the ICFR framework, methodology and standards across entities within the assigned segment.
• Coordinate and facilitate ICFR status meetings and ensure agreed actions are appropriately assigned, monitored and closed.
• Support continuous improvement of the financial control environment by identifying recurring issues and opportunities to strengthen or streamline controls.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline with 8-10yrs+ experience.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIA or CFE is required/preferred.
• Other relevant professional accounting, audit, risk or internal controls qualifications may also be considered.
• Good understanding of IFRS and applicable accounting standards is an advantage.

Experience and Competencies:

• Relevant experience in ICFR, SOX, internal controls, internal audit and/or external audit, with hands-on experience in financial controls testing.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting risks, processes and internal controls.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to independently manage testing plans, timelines, deliverables, dependencies and outstanding actions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with Finance, Business, Internal Audit, external auditors and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to assess the sufficiency and appropriateness of control evidence.
• Good understanding of key financial processes such as Record-to-Report, Revenue, Procure-to Pay, Treasury, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Consolidation and Financial Reporting.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines.