Financial Reporting Specialist

Kingston Stanley; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UAE is seeking a Financial Reporting Specialist with at least 5 years of experience in a regulated financial environment. This pivotal role requires proficiency in IFRS and regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will excel in analytical skills and have a solid background in financial systems like Oracle or SAP.

Qualifications

• 5+ consecutive years in financial reporting within a UAE-regulated financial institution.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, UAE tax and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience using financial systems and relevant qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver timely financial and regulatory reports in line with IFRS and UAE guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support audits and ensure compliance.
• Perform variance analysis and support management with financial insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

ACCA

CA

CPA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Financial Reporting Specialist – Regulated Financial Services Experience Required

Salary - 13000aed - 17000aed

Location - Dubai

We are exclusively partnered with a leading financial institution in the UAE to recruit a Financial Reporting Specialist. This is a high-profile role within a regulated environment that requires a strong understanding of financial reporting standards and regulatory frameworks specific to the UAE financial services sector.

️ PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

Only candidates who meet the following requirement will be considered:

A minimum of 5 consecutive years of experience within a UAE-regulated financial institution

(e.g. commercial banks, DFSA/CBUAE-regulated investment firms, insurance companies, or financial service providers regulated under the UAE Central Bank or Securities and Commodities Authority)

Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be shortlisted. Please do not express interest unless this requirement is met.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver timely financial and regulatory reports in line with IFRS and UAE regulatory guidelines
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Perform variance analysis and support management with financial insights and reporting packages
• Assist in the automation and improvement of internal reporting processes

Requirements

• 5+ consecutive years in financial reporting within a UAE-regulated financial institution (non-negotiable)
• Strong understanding of IFRS, UAE tax and regulatory reporting requirements
• Experience using financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, or other major ERPs
• Relevant financial qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CA, CPA) preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who has built a long-term career within regulated financial services in the UAE and is ready to take the next step in a forward-thinking, high-compliance environment.

To be considered, please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your regulatory experience clearly.