Director of Finance

Career Raiser; Dubai; On-site; AED 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Expat Package available

Job summary

Career Raiser is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee timely IFRS-compliant reporting for the Group, including consolidation, statutory returns and external audits. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic finance initiatives across the organization.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in investment banking, IFRS/UK GAAP proficiency, and Big 4 experience, with strong capital markets knowledge and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ICAEW or ACCA) with at least 10 years experience in investment banking.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Strong capital markets and investment banking product understanding.
• Experience in Big 4 accounting firms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production and reporting of the Group's interim and annual results and disclosures to external stakeholders.
• Ensure regulatory reporting requirements are met by the group.
• Develop and update financial policies, MIS reports, and supporting systems for senior management decisions.
• Respond to regulatory reporting queries raised by the group’s function.
• Assist the Executive Director in budgeting, forecasting, cost control and strategic finance matters.
• Ensure timely submission of returns to regulators, tax authorities, and exchanges where applicable.
• Prepare the Group's Annual Report and manage external service providers for consolidated financial statements.
• Collaborate with senior executives, board members and shareholders to deliver accurate financial information.

Skills

IFRS/UKGAAP

Capital Markets

Regulatory reporting

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

External audit

Education

ICAEW or ACCA member

Job description

Description

The Director of Finance will be responsible for the timely reporting of all external financial results and information of the Group in a manner that conforms to the relevant accounting standard (IFRS). This includes production of consolidated Group Financial reports according to strict timelines, preparation and submission of Statutory Returns for all Group entities within prescribed deadlines as well as management of external audit reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the production and reporting of the Group's Interim and Half and Full year results and relevant disclosure to the FSA and other external stakeholders
• Group regulatory reporting is a key requirement.
• Devising, reviewing and updating financial policies, systems and processes to provide senior management with accurate MIS reports (including financial statements) for them to be able to take timely decisions.
• Providing support and any necessary response to regulatory reporting queries raised through the Group's function
• Help the Executive Director in developing, implementing and reviewing financial strategies including budgeting and forecasting, cost control and expense reviews and providing strategic input on Finance related matters with regards to new business developments.
• Ensure timely submission of returns to the regulators, tax authorities, exchanges (wherever applicable)
• Preparation of the Group's Annual Report
• Managing external service providers in relation to preparation of financial statements for consolidated Group entities and ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of their outputs.

The Candidate

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude with the ability to work under their own initiative
• Ability to prioritise and multitask and operate in a dynamic/ever-changing environment
• Detailed understanding of IFRS and UKGAAP accounting Standards
• Qualified accountant (ICAEW or ACCA) with at least 10 years experience in the investment banking industry
• Thorough understanding of Capital Market and Investment banking products
• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role or from within a Big 4 Accountancy Firm
• Good attention to detail and ability to deliver to strict deadlines
• Broad financial modelling and Regulatory reporting skills
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with experience of working with Senior Executives, board members and shareholders.

Salary & Benefits

Full Expat Package available

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