Senior Manager Financial Reporting

House of Shipping; Dubai; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the shipping industry is seeking a Senior Manager for Global Financial Reporting in Dubai. The ideal candidate will oversee the financial reporting function, ensuring compliance with international standards while driving process improvements and providing strategic insights. This mid-senior level position requires an in-depth understanding of finance operations and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Experience in a senior finance/controller role.
• Strong knowledge of consolidation and multi-entity accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global financial reporting function.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and statutory reporting.
• Manage annual external audits across all entities.

Skills

Financial Reporting

IFRS

Compliance

Process Improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA / CA / ACCA or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Consolidation systems (e.g., HFM)

ERP systems

Job description

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Role - Senior Manager - Global Financial reporting - Location Dubai.

Who we are

House of Shipping provides business consultancy and advisory services for Shipping & Logistics companies. House of Shipping's commitment to their customers begins with developing an understanding of their business fundamentals.

Currently House of Shipping is recruiting for a Senior Manager - Global Financial Reporting to join the team.

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager – Global Financial Reporting will lead the global financial reporting function of the organization, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant consolidation and reporting of financial results across international entities. The role is responsible for maintaining alignment with IFRS and statutory reporting standards, driving process improvement, supporting audits, and acting as a key partner to senior leadership for strategic financial insight.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS / local GAAP.
• Manage and improve monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all financial information.
• Analyze budget variances and support business units in driving performance improvements.

Financial Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory reporting requirements across jurisdictions.
• Act as the subject matter expert on IFRS, ensuring group-wide consistency and implementation of changes.
• Lead efforts in standardizing global reporting practices across regions.

Audit and Assurance

• Manage annual external audits across all entities, ensuring timely completion with clean audit opinions.
• Liaise with internal auditors, external auditors, and regulators on reporting and compliance matters.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and coordinate audit responses.

Process Improvement and Automation

• Identify and implement improvements in reporting systems, tools, and workflows.
• Drive automation of financial reporting processes using ERP and business intelligence tools.
• Lead or support finance transformation initiatives in collaboration with IT and process owners.

Leadership and Team Development

• Partner with finance teams across entities; build financial capability within the group.
• Preparation of Financial Statements : Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements (100+ entities), including comprehensive notes, ensuring compliance with IFRSs and local GAAPs on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Consolidation Processes : Oversee the preparation of consolidation at each parent entity level, and post necessary consolidation related entries in the ERP system monthly.

Strategic Support and Communication

• Partner with Finance and business leaders to provide financial insight supporting strategic initiatives.
• Present global financial results to executive management and the Board as required.
• Contribute to corporate finance initiatives including M&A, due diligence, and group structuring.
• Provide guidance and support to other team members within the finance team, advising on the correct accounting treatments for any issues they encounter

Education, Experience, and Competencies Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Qualified CPA / CA / ACCA or equivalent.
• 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior finance / controller role, preferably in a group or holding structure or logistics and shipping industry, with proven expertise in compliance, audit coordination, and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of consolidation, IFRS / GAAP, and multi-entity accounting.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning and business partnering.
• Hands-on experience with consolidation systems (e.g., HFM, etc).
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Growth Mindset and continuous learning. Expertise in intercompany reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Proven ability to streamline processes and improve reporting accuracy.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and consolidation software.
• Excellent analytical and leadership skills to manage teams and deliver results.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance, Accounting / Auditing, and Other

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Maritime Transportation, and Financial Services

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