Senior Manager Financial Reporting

Client of WhiteCrow Research; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of WhiteCrow Research in Dubai seeks a Senior Manager R2R to oversee financial reporting, management reporting, and regulatory reporting processes. You will lead a team, ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS/GAAP, and drive continuous improvement across the Record to Report lifecycle.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, KPI tracking, stakeholder communication, and timely closing. A strong accounting background, 7+ years in finance, and regional experience are preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; professional certification CA/CPA/ACCA required.
• 7+ years in financial reporting, general ledger, close processes or similar.
• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS; familiarity with ERP systems and regulatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Financial Governance: align reporting strategy with corporate goals and ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: lead monthly/quarterly/annual report preparation and disclosures.
• Management Reporting: develop dashboards and variance analysis for senior management.
• Regulatory Reporting: ensure timely regulatory submissions and liaise with external auditors.
• Stakeholder Management: coordinate with IT and Finance to maintain data accuracy and escalate issues.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: implement controls and monitor risk assessment processes.
• Process Improvement & Reporting: drive automation and standardisation of R2R across entities.
• People Management: lead and develop the R2R team to high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic orientation

Customer focus

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/CPA/ACCA certification

Tools

Oracle Fusion

FCCS

ARCS

AI-driven analytics

Job description

Role Description

The Senior Manager R2R oversees the financial reporting management reporting and regulatory reporting processes The role is responsible for process efficiency reporting accuracy and cross-functional collaboration It supports the Director Record to Report in creating value within the Finance sub-function through continuous improvement and optimisation of existing processes The role also leads the team to foster customer centricity and service excellence aligned with the shared vision

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning amp Financial Governance

  Support the financial reporting strategy aligning it with corporate financial goals Ensure compliance with IFRS US GAAP and local regulatory standards Support financial risk management initiatives to mitigate process risks Guide the team to ensure adherence to reporting processes guidelines and protocols delivering against agreed SLAs Track relevant KPIs identify operational gaps and guide the team in achieving its objectives Support special projects and initiatives that deliver continuous value to Finance and align with business goals

• Financial Reporting amp Analysis

  Lead the preparation and review of monthly quarterly and annual financial reports ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and policies Oversee the preparation of financial statements and management reports that provide insights into financial performance Ensure reporting processes align with business goals and regulatory requirements Manage the consolidation process Review and approve financial statement footnotes and disclosures

• Management Reporting

  Develop and maintain management reports and dashboards Analyse financial results and provide insights to senior management Prepare variance analysis comparing actual results with budgets and forecasts Collaborate with the FP amp A team to align financial reporting with planning and analysis

• Regulatory Reporting

  Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and deadlines Monitor changes in reporting standards and implement necessary updates Liaise with external auditors during the audit process

• Stakeholder Management

  Collaborate with Finance teams to ensure financial data is accurate and up to date Act as the primary escalation point for critical issues coordinating with IT and other stakeholders to ensure timely resolution Manage a team of Assistant Managers Senior Associates and Associates within reporting Build strong working relationships with Finance Internal Audit Business Operations and other internal stakeholders Provide regular updates and elevate issues to senior management in a timely manner

• Internal Controls amp Compliance

  Ensure reporting processes comply with GAAP IFRS and internal policies Implement and maintain internal controls related to financial reporting Monitor compliance procedures identify control gaps and drive corrective actions Monitor adherence to risk assessment frameworks and checklists across operations systems and processes Review risk assessment outcomes and implement appropriate controls to address identified vulnerabilities

• Process Improvement amp Reporting

  Identify and implement reporting process improvements including automation tools and reporting systems Develop best practices that improve accuracy and reduce manual effort Standardise R2R processes across subsidiaries while maintaining necessary flexibility Assess reporting workflows and drive initiatives to reduce cycle times and improve accuracy Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement process improvements effectively

• People Management

  Lead the team and ensure individual objectives and priorities align with Finance and overall business objectives Provide day-to-day supervision and support to direct reports in achieving operational goals Monitor team upskilling and continuous development in line with Finance capability requirements and service priorities Foster a customer-centric and service-oriented culture that encourages innovation and high performance

Requirements

• A bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance is required. Professional certification such as CA, CPA or ACCA is required. Experience At least 7 years of experience in financial reporting, general ledger, financial close processes or a similar area. Strong expertise in financial controls, compliance and governance frameworks. A proven track record in stakeholder management and service excellence. Strong leadership and relationship management skills, with a customer-focused approach. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A strong understanding of Finance functions and processes. Real estate or related-sector experience is preferred. Experience in finance shared services is preferred. Middle East regional experience is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion and FCCS. Familiarity with tools and technologies such as ARCS and AI-driven analytics. Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Strategic orientation. Customer focus. Intrapreneurial thinking. Talent focus and employee centricity. Process excellence and execution focus. Innovation. Team leadership.