Manager / Asst. Manager - Financial Reporting

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diversified business group in the UAE is seeking a Manager - Finance Reporting to join their finance team. This role involves overseeing general ledger management, financial reporting, and compliance, requiring a strong background in financial controls and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and relevant professional certification, along with 7+ years of experience in the field.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to contribute in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in financial reporting and general ledger.
• Strong background in financial controls and compliance.
• Proven stakeholder and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily general ledger operations and month-end close processes.
• Lead preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with finance and IT teams for accurate financial data.

Skills

Finance reporting

General ledger reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional certification (CA, CPA, ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle Fusion, Workday)

Reconciliation and automation tools (ARCS, BlackLine, RPA, AI-driven analytics)

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading diversified business group in the UAE, is seeking a Manager - Finance Reporting to join their high-performing finance team.

Client Details

Our client is a prominent conglomerate based in Dubai, operating across multiple sectors. This opportunity offers the chance to be part of a dynamic organisation known for excellence, innovation, and a strong focus on growth and transformation.

Description

1. General Ledger Management
2. Oversee daily general ledger (GL) operations and ensure timely posting of all transactions.
3. Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
4. Review and approve journal entries in line with accounting policies.
5. Maintain strong internal controls for GL transactions and system access.
6. Reconciliation Process
7. Lead preparation and review of all balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
8. Ensure compliance with internal policies and drive cross-functional collaboration for sub-ledger alignment.
9. Investigate and resolve discrepancies, and maintain a robust reconciliation tracking system.
10. Reporting
11. Analyze GL data for trends and anomalies; explain significant variances to senior management.
12. Support the preparation of external financial reports and regulatory filings.
13. Compliance and Audit Support
14. Ensure adherence to GAAP/IFRS and internal policies.
15. Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors.
16. Implement and maintain internal controls related to GL and reconciliation activities.
17. Stakeholder Management
18. Collaborate with finance, accounting, reporting, and IT teams to ensure accurate financial data.
19. Act as a key escalation point for critical issues.
20. Supervise a team and provide regular updates to senior management.
21. Internal Controls & Compliance
22. Drive improvements in internal controls, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks.
23. Process Improvement & Reporting
24. Lead initiatives to automate and optimise GL and reconciliation processes.
25. Align Record-to-Report (R2R) processes across subsidiaries and implement best practices.
26. Identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction.
27. People Management
28. Lead and develop a high-performing team.
29. Monitor individual and team objectives aligned with business priorities.
30. Promote a culture of customer-centricity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Profile

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional certification such as CA, CPA, ACCA (required).

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in financial reporting, general ledger, and financial close processes.
• Strong background in financial controls, governance, and compliance.
• Proven stakeholder and team management abilities.
• Exposure to finance shared services and Middle East region preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle Fusion, Workday.
• Familiarity with reconciliation and automation tools (ARCS, BlackLine, RPA, AI-driven analytics).
• Sound knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and revenue recognition principles.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Be part of a large, diverse team based in the UAE.
• Opportunity to contribute in a dynamic, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment.

Skills

Finance reporting, general ledger reconciliation