Dubai VP, Group Accounting & Reporting - AI-Driven Finance

Client of PER; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of PER in Dubai seeks a visionary VP of Finance to oversee group accounting, consolidation and IFRS compliance, with full relocation to Dubai. You will manage intercompany flows, strengthen controls and coordinate audits while enabling AI-driven improvements across the finance function.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep technical accounting, and the ability to shape a scalable finance platform that delivers high-quality reporting and value-added services for the investment

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with international IFRS and group reporting expertise.
• Experience managing external audits and statutory reporting.
• Advanced Excel and familiarity with financial systems and data integration.
• Background in financial services or asset management preferred.
• Hands-on, technically strong with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group accounting, including GL, cash management, reconciliations and intercompany controls.
• Lead group consolidation and statutory reporting in IFRS, aligning with policies.
• Coordinate group audits with external auditors and tax teams for timely filings.
• Ensure data flows from investment systems into NetSuite are complete and accurate.
• Act as NetSuite power user, optimise configuration and usage.
• Collaborate with Finance Technology, Data and AI teams to improve data integration and apply AI in finance.
• Lead projects to strengthen financial controls and transfer pricing practices.
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting, consolidation and systems.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Group consolidation

Audit management

Excel skills

Financial systems

Automation interest

Data integration

Finance Technology

Education

Qualified accountant (CPA/CA/ACA or equivalent)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Client of PER in Dubai seeks a visionary VP of Finance to oversee group accounting, consolidation and IFRS compliance, with full relocation to Dubai. You will manage intercompany flows, strengthen controls and coordinate audits while enabling AI-driven improvements across the finance function.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep technical accounting, and the ability to shape a scalable finance platform that delivers high-quality reporting and value-added services for the investment