Financial Reporting Manager - Al-Futtaim Group - Dubai, UAE

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to drive innovation in financial automation

Collaborative work culture

Exposure to complex, multi-entity operations

Job summary

AlFuttaim in Dubai is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager responsible for preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with IFRS across assigned entities. This role emphasizes optimizing reporting processes and maintaining alignment with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration and is a qualified accountant with 5-6 years of experience in external audit. Knowledge of SAP BPC and BW is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of external audit experience with a Big Four accounting firm preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience in financial reporting or accounting control.
• Deep understanding of IFRS, audit procedures, and financial consolidation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in financial reporting across multiple business units.
• Lead coordination with external auditors for interim and year-end audits.
• Drive automation and process improvements in financial statement preparation and reporting.

Skills

Financial statement preparation and consolidation

IFRS compliance and technical accounting

External audit coordination

Tax and reporting alignment

SAP and Excel expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Qualified Accountant (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

SAP BPC

SAP BW

Advanced Excel

Job description

Financial Reporting Manager - Al-Futtaim Group - Dubai, UAE

Position Overview

The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for preparing and consolidating financial statements, coordinating external audits, and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards across assigned entities. The role focuses on strengthening accounting controls, optimizing reporting processes, and maintaining alignment with business and regulatory requirements to support effective decision‑making and financial integrity.

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Financial Services
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Salary: 22000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in financial reporting across multiple business units.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and communicate structural or policy updates effectively.
• Lead coordination with external auditors for interim and year‑end audits.
• Prepare audit schedules, variance analyses, and technical accounting memos.
• Support impairment reviews, opening retained earnings reconciliations, and audit adjustments.
• Collaborate with tax teams to ensure compliance with corporate income tax (CIT) requirements.
• Coordinate and resolve financial statement‑related queries from tax authorities and auditors.
• Drive automation and process improvements in financial statement preparation and reporting.
• Ensure document retention compliance and adherence to internal controls.
• Conduct IFRS workshops and training sessions for internal finance teams.
• Liaise with business units and stakeholders for variance analysis and financial insight sharing.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Qualified Accountant (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) mandatory.
• 5-6 years of external audit experience with a Big Four accounting firm preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience in financial reporting or accounting control.
• Deep understanding of IFRS, audit procedures, and financial consolidation.
• Experience using SAP BPC, SAP BW, and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Skills Set

• Financial statement preparation and consolidation
• IFRS compliance and technical accounting
• External audit coordination
• Tax and reporting alignment
• SAP and Excel expertise

Why Join Us

• Join one of the Middle East's most respected and diversified business groups.
• Work in a high-performance finance environment with exposure to complex, multi-entity operations.
• Opportunity to drive innovation in financial automation and reporting processes.
• Collaborative work culture grounded in integrity, excellence, and continuous improvement.