Financial Reporting Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

A leading organization in Dubai is seeking a Financial Reporting Assistant Manager responsible for accurate financial statements and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of finance experience, qualifications like CA or CPA, and expertise in financial controls and governance frameworks. This role combines team management with analytical responsibilities and is ideal for a proactive professional ready to enhance reporting efficiencies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting and general ledger.
• Expertise in financial controls and compliance.
• Experience in finance shared services and ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards.
• Manage a team of Senior Associates and Associates in reporting.

Skills

Financial controls

Compliance

Governance frameworks

Operational skills

Customer focused approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA, CPA, ACCA certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle Fusion

Workday

ARCS

BlackLine

RPA

AI-driven analytics

Job description

We are currently seeking a Financial Reporting Assistant Manager who will be responsible for preparing accurate and compliant financial statements and reports for Revenue Recognition or General Ledger. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of IFRS and experience in Real Estate, whether as part of an assignment or onsite.

Our client based in Dubai, is one of the largest semi-government organisations in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and policies
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with IFRS standards
• Ensure alignment of reporting processes with business goals and regulatory requirements
• Perform the consolidation process for multi-entity organizations
• Monitor the preparation of the monthly Vertical Management Pack, including consolidated financial reports, KPIs, variance analysis and other relevant information for reporting to Management
• Analyse financial results and provide insights to senior management
• Prepare variance analysis reports comparing actual results to budget and forecast
• Collaborate with FP&A team to align financial reporting with planning and analysis
• Assist with the preparation of reports for regulatory bodies
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and deadlines
• Stay updated on changes in reporting standards and implement necessary changes
• Liaise with external auditors during the audit process
• Collaborate with other Finance teams to ensure the financial data is accurate and up to date
• Manage a team of Senior Associates, and Associates in reporting
• Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, including finance, internal audit, and business operations, to ensure smooth reporting
• Provide regular updates and escalate issues to senior management in a timely manner
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance procedures, identifying areas for improvement and driving corrective actions
• Regularly assess the efficiency of reporting workflows and drive initiatives to reduce cycle time and enhance reporting accuracy
• Identify and recommend opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement within existing processes
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of process improvements

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional certifications (CA, CPA, ACCA) is required
• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting, general ledger, and financial close processes
• Expertise in financial controls, compliance, and governance frameworks
• Strong operational skills with a customer focused approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of finance function and processes
• Experience working in a finance shared services is preferred
• Experience working in the Middle East region is preferred
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle Fusion, Workday
• Experience in tools and technologies such as ARCS, BlackLine, RPA and AI-driven analytics etc.