Assistant Manager - Financial Reporting

edari; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

edari is seeking an Assistant Manager – Financial Reporting in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on general ledger accounting, journal entries, intercompany reconciliations, and IFRS-based statutory financial reporting within a group-level finance shared services setting.

The contract role is for an initial 3 months with renewal potential. The candidate will support month-end close, balance sheet reconciliation, and coordination with internal and external auditors to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration (Finance), or related discipline.
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualifications preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in a finance function.
• Experience in statutory reporting and IFRS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end activities for general ledger and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare, record and post journal entries in the general ledger.
• Close trial balance and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinate with auditors and regulatory stakeholders for statutory reporting.
• Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements under IFRS.
• Support process improvement and internal controls in a shared services environment.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

GL accounting

Journal entries

Intercompany reconciliations

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance

ACCA/CIMA/ACA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

SAP/Oracle Financials

Job description

We are looking to hire an Assistant Manager – Financial Reporting who will be responsible for general ledger accounting, journal entries, intercompany reconciliations, and statutory financial reporting for our client based in Dubai, UAE, which is one of the largest companies in the region.

This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 3 months (renewable).

The Assistant Manager – Financial Reporting will support the Manager – Financial Reporting in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring compliance with applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and statutory requirements, and driving continuous improvement across financial processes. The role will involve managing month-end activities, reconciling general ledger and balance sheet accounts, preparing standalone and consolidated financial statements, coordinating with auditors and regulatory stakeholders, and supporting process optimisation within a group-level finance shared services environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor month-end activities relating to general ledger accounting and intercompany financial transactions.
• Prepare and record journal entries in the general ledger to ensure accurate financial accounting.
• Prepare, verify, and close the trial balance and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, analyse account balances, and ensure reconciliation reports are completed and published.
• Coordinate with relevant functions to ensure the accuracy of income statement and balance sheet balances for each reporting period.
• Prepare and publish monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, along with ad-hoc reporting as required.
• Stay updated on the latest IFRS requirements and assess their implications for existing financial accounting and reporting activities.
• Prepare standalone statutory reports and financial statements in compliance with applicable IFRS standards and statutory requirements.
• Prepare consolidated statutory reports and financial statements for review and finalisation by the Manager – Financial Reporting.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, collate financial information, and provide supporting documentation for audit requirements.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting packs to communicate financial information to management.
• Collaborate with Group Services Finance teams, including Invoice to Pay, Order to Cash, Fixed Assets, Treasury, Payroll, and VAT, to obtain accurate financial data for reporting.
• Work closely with Legal, Internal Audit, and vertical finance teams to ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation of process improvement and optimisation initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and strengthening internal controls.
• Adhere to established financial reporting policies, procedures, internal controls, and governance standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration (Finance), or a related discipline.
• Additional professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA are preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in a finance function, with relevant exposure to financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, journal entry management, and account reconciliations.
• Practical experience in statutory reporting, financial statement preparation, and compliance with applicable IFRS standards.
• Good understanding of month-end closing, trial balance preparation, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience working in a finance shared services environment is preferred.
• Previous experience working in the Middle East region is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting processes, reporting accuracy, and data governance.

Availability:

• Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or within a short notice period upon accepting the offer.