Assistant Manager – Reporting

Intelligent Solutions HR Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligent Solutions HR Consultancy in Dubai seeks an Assistant Manager – Reporting to support the financial reporting and accounting function in a well-established organisation.

The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, supervising accounting processes, and coordinating with internal/external auditors. IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 knowledge are mandatory, with ACCA/CA/CPA preferred and 3–5 years in insurance accounting with supervisory exposure.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• ACCA/CA/CPA certifications preferred.
• 3–5 years accounting experience in the insurance sector with supervisory exposure.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 (mandatory).
• Experience managing accounting processes, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reviews and reconciliations of accounting processes prior to final approval by senior management.
• Support the preparation and finalisation of quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations in line with established guidelines and best practices.
• Review journal entries, transaction postings, and financial data for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform preliminary reviews of AR, AP, and GL accounts, resolving discrepancies with stakeholders.
• Oversee reconciliation processes, including cash, bank, and trial balance reviews.
• Monitor and supervise reinsurance and third-party insurer accounts.
• Support and guide accounting team members, including training on systems and procedures.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, including managing audit fieldwork requirements.
• Ensure accurate financial data entry and system usage within the ERP environment.
• Support compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in implementing finance-related initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

IFRS 17

IFRS 9

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

ACCA/CA/CPA certifications preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Assistant Manager – Reporting role based in Dubai, UAE, supporting the financial reporting and accounting function within a well-established organisation. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and the effective management of accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reviews and reconciliations of accounting processes prior to final approval by senior management
• Support the preparation and finalisation of quarterly and annual financial statements
• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations in line with established guidelines and best practices
• Review journal entries, transaction postings, and financial data for accuracy and completeness
• Perform preliminary reviews of Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and General Ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies in coordination with relevant stakeholders
• Oversee reconciliation processes, including cash, bank, and trial balance reviews
• Monitor and supervise reinsurance and third-party insurer accounts
• Support and guide accounting team members, including training on systems and procedures
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, including managing audit fieldwork requirements
• Ensure accurate financial data entry and system usage within the ERP environment
• Support compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Assist in implementing finance-related initiatives and process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CA, or CPA are preferred
• 3–5 years of accounting experience within the insurance sector, with supervisory exposure
• Strong knowledge of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 (mandatory)
• Experience managing accounting processes, reporting, and reconciliations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with financial ERP systems