Director of Financial Reporting

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Director, Financial Reporting to lead the Group's financial reporting, consolidation, statutory reporting, IFRS compliance, and audit coordination across multiple entities. You will drive accuracy, timeliness, and governance of financial information for executive leadership and regulators.

The role entails managing complex consolidations, IFRS technical accounting matters, and strengthening internal controls while guiding finance teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/ACA/CA) mandatory.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• 15 years of accounting/financial reporting experience with at least 5 in senior leadership.
• Experience leading group consolidations and IFRS reporting.
• Experience in diversified or listed groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Oversee group consolidation processes and reporting cycles.
• Ensure timely, accurate regulatory reporting and compliance.
• Act as IFRS SME and advise on technical accounting matters.
• Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance.
• Develop policies and reporting standards for the group.
• Partner with executives and Audit Committee on reporting.
• Drive process improvements and automation in reporting.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Group consolidation

Audit management

Regulatory reporting

Financial governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/ACA/CA or equivalent

Master's Degree (advantageous)

Job description

A leading Abu Dhabi-based diversified group is seeking an experienced Director, Financial Reporting to lead the Group's financial reporting, consolidation, statutory reporting, IFRS compliance, audit coordination, and financial governance activities. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple business entities while supporting executive leadership, audit committees, regulatory requirements, and strategic decision-making through high-quality financial information. This role will oversee complex consolidations, technical accounting matters, financial controls, and reporting governance within a dynamic multi-business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting across all subsidiaries and business units.
• Oversee group consolidation processes and reporting cycles.
• Drive reporting consistency and standardization across the organization.
• Act as the organization's subject matter expert on IFRS and technical accounting matters.
• Assess the accounting impact of complex transactions.
• Develop and maintain group accounting policies and reporting standards.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Lead relationships with external auditors and regulatory stakeholders.
• Manage annual audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate audit deliverables across multiple entities.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and recommendations.
• Strengthen internal controls related to financial reporting.
• Drive financial governance, reporting quality, and compliance initiatives.
• Support risk management and financial control frameworks.
• Lead reporting process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Lead and develop financial reporting teams across the Group.
• Partner with executive leadership, Finance Directors, and business leaders.
• Support Board, Audit Committee, and senior management reporting requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to finance teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA, ACCA, ACA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification is mandatory.
• Master's Degree is advantageous.
• 15 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience; minimum 5 years in a senior financial reporting leadership position.
• Proven experience leading group consolidations and IFRS reporting.
• Experience within diversified groups, conglomerates, holding companies, family offices, or publicly listed companies.
• Strong technical accounting and audit management experience.
• Experience managing external auditors and regulatory reporting requirements.