Manager - GL And International Consolidation

AD Ports Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AD Ports Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced finance professional to lead the General Ledger, month-end and year-end closing, and the multinational consolidation process. You will ensure accuracy of financial statements, coordinate intercompany activities, and support budgeting and forecasting for the group.

You will review intercompany transactions, ensure IFRS compliance, and collaborate with auditors while driving improvements in controls, processes, and automation across international

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant accounting experience including GL and consolidation.
• Experience in multinational or multi-entity environments is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with ERP systems and consolidation tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end General Ledger accounting and month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Oversee financial consolidation of international subsidiaries and business entities.
• Review intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and elimination entries.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements and management reporting.
• Coordinate with finance teams across international locations to ensure consistent accounting practices.
• Monitor balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances or unusual transactions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and engage with auditors as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting processes, and automation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-entity coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CMA or equivalent preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial consolidation tools

Job description

Job Description:

• Manage the end-to-end General Ledger accounting and month-end/year-end closing activities.


• Oversee financial consolidation of international subsidiaries and business entities.


• Review intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and elimination entries.


• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements and management reporting.


• Coordinate with finance teams across international locations to ensure consistent accounting practices.


• Monitor balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances or unusual transactions.


• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.


• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Group Finance policies, and applicable local regulations.


• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required financial information.


• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting processes, and automation.

Prepare financial analysis and reporting for senior management.

Responsibilities

as per the JD

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting experience, including experience in General Ledger (GL) and financial consolidation.


• Experience working within multinational and/or multi-entity organizations is highly desirable.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.


• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and financial consolidation tools.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills.


• Ability to work effectively across multiple entities and business functions.

Requirements: