Senior Executive Financial Reporting

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide is seeking a Senior Executive Financial Reporting for a Dubai-based government entity. The role leads management accounting, budgeting, and IFRS-compliant financial reporting, guiding strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will oversee period-end closes, consolidate budgets, and coordinate with central finance for accurate financial statements and audits. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in a complex, regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS (including IFRS 16).
• Experience in budgeting, consolidation, GL reconciliation, and financial analysis.
• Experience coordinating audits with central finance.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and coordinate management accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Oversee financial analysis to support strategic decisions and cost optimization.
• Ensure IFRS-compliant reporting and period-end closings.
• Manage budgets, revenue, expenses, and capex processes for the unit.
• Coordinate with central finance for amendments and finalization of budgets.
• Support internal and external audits related to financial reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

IFRS knowledge

GL reconciliation

Financial reporting

Audits coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

About the job Senior Executive Financial Reporting

Talents Tide is looking for aSenior Executive Financial Reporting forits client in Dubai – Government Entity

Job Purpose

To lead, plan, and coordinate all management accounting and financial reporting functions for the business unit, while overseeing financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and cost optimization. The role also carries out accounting and reporting activities in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

General Management

Ensure Management Accounting & Reporting objectives are achieved in line with annual business plans, policies, and procedures.

Execute accounting and reporting activities as directed by the reporting manager.

Manage departmental budgets, revenue, expenses, and capital expenditure processes.

Monitor and manage business unit budgets, including additions, transfers, and reductions.

Consolidate budgets (revenue & expenses) and coordinate with central finance for amendments and finalization.

Handle revenue accounting for leasing (in line with IFRS 16) and licensing activities.

Perform GL reconciliations and prepare supporting schedules at period-end.

Analyze GL accounts to ensure accurate recording of transactions and rectify discrepancies.

Coordinate period-end adjustments and accrual entries to comply with accounting principles.

Execute monthly and year-end closing cycles.

Ensure reporting structures comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Prepare and present monthly vacancy/occupancy performance reports.

Review cost allocations and allocation methodologies.

Develop and implement financial policies and guidelines to ensure compliance and best practices.

Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting

Collect and consolidate financial data from business units.

Conduct feasibility studies and financial assessments for proposed and ongoing projects.

Analyze budget variances and recommend cost optimization measures.

Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and reports for senior management.

Perform end-to-end revenue and expense analysis and reconciliation.

Manage internal and external audit processes related to financial reporting.

Provide financial analysis and feasibility studies for pricing changes, new services, and incentives.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Strong knowledge of IFRS (including IFRS 16) and financial reporting standards.

Proven experience in budgeting, financial consolidation, GL reconciliation, and financial analysis.

Experience in managing audits and coordinating with central finance functions.

Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualified candidates with strong financial reporting and management accounting experience within large organizations are encouraged to apply.