Financial Reporting Manager

Antal International Network; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational in the energy drinks industry is looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager in Dubai. This high-visibility role involves close collaboration with the CFO and senior leadership, focusing on IFRS compliance and financial reporting. Candidates should have 7–10 years of experience, preferably in FMCG, and a background with Big 4 firms. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

High-visibility role with CFO

Exposure to IPO readiness

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional experience, including Big 4 audit background.
• Proven expertise in IFRS and group consolidations.
• Strong exposure to multinational operations, preferably FMCG or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS.
• Advise on complex transactions such as M&A and revenue recognition.
• Manage external audits and drive reporting process improvements.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent

Tools

SAP (S/4HANA)

Job description

One of our clients, a leading multinational in the energy drinks industry, is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager for their Dubai office. This is a high-visibility role working closely with the Group CFO and senior leadership, offering exposure to multinational operations and complex reporting environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving group-wide compliance, financial reporting excellence, and supporting strategic initiatives such as M&A and IPO readiness

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: AED 35,000 – AED 40,000 + Benefits

Note: Only candidates who have worked with or are currently working with Big 4 firms will be shortlisted for interview.

Job Title: Group IFRS Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Group IFRS Manager to lead financial reporting in a multinational FMCG environment. This senior role requires strong IFRS expertise, consolidation skills, and the ability to advise the CFO and Board on complex accounting matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain and enforce Group accounting policies.
• Advise on complex transactions (M&A, revenue, instruments, leases, impairments).
• Manage external audits and ensure timely, high-quality reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and drive reporting process improvements (SAP HANA).
• Act as IFRS subject-matter expert, training and supporting finance teams globally.

Must-Have Requirements

• Professional qualification: ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of professional experience, including Big 4 audit background (Manager/Senior Manager level).
• Proven expertise in IFRS and group consolidations.
• Strong exposure to multinational operations, preferably FMCG or manufacturing.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging CFOs, Boards, and auditors.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience with SAP (S/4HANA) is a strong plus.

What We Offer

• Strategic, high-visibility role with CFO and leadership team.
• Opportunity to shape group reporting and controls in a fast-growing FMCG business.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Exposure to IPO readiness and investor relations.

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