Senior Specialist - Financial reporting

edari; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

edari is seeking a Senior Specialist – Financial Reporting to lead group financial reporting, consolidation, IFRS compliance and governance across a multi-entity setup. The role partners with Tax, Treasury, and Business Finance to ensure accurate, timely disclosures and insightful analysis.

The candidate will manage the preparation of statements, perform variance analysis, and drive improvements in reporting processes and controls, communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in financial reporting, consolidation and accounting.
• Strong IFRS knowledge with ability to explain complex standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review standalone and consolidated financial statements in IFRS.
• Coordinate intercompany eliminations, FX translations and disclosures.
• Develop management and Board reporting packs with key insights.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, and Planning teams to align forecasts and budgets.
• Support audits and ensure data integrity across ERP systems.
• Drive process improvements and reporting automation.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial analysis

Governance & controls

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

ACCA/CPA/CMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

OneStream

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Reporting professional to take on a high-visibility role within a complex, multi-entity organisation.

We are looking for a Senior Specialist – Financial Reporting to take ownership of group financial reporting, consolidation, IFRS compliance, financial analysis, governance and reporting improvements.

This role will work closely with finance teams and senior stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Group accounting policies, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely delivery.
• Manage reporting and consolidation activities across multiple entities, including intercompany eliminations, FX translations, cash flow and equity reconciliations, trial balances and financial disclosures.
• Conduct detailed variance, trend and bridge analysis, providing clear commentary on financial performance and key business drivers.
• Develop and maintain management and Board-level reporting packs, providing meaningful financial insight to support decision-making.
• Partner with Tax, Treasury & Corporate Finance, Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting (PB&F), and Business Finance teams to ensure accurate tax provisioning, effective liquidity planning and alignment of results with forecasts and budgets.
• Coordinate with subsidiary finance teams to ensure consistent accounting practices, accurate reporting and adherence to agreed reporting timelines.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, financial reporting policies and internal governance requirements, while maintaining strong reporting controls and data integrity.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, provide supporting documentation, respond to audit queries and ensure findings are tracked and closed on time.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data across ERP and reporting systems, including governance of chart of accounts, master data and reporting structures.
• Develop and monitor reconciliation, validation and control processes to improve reporting accuracy and reduce errors.
• Work with Finance and Technology teams to enhance reporting tools, automate processes and improve the efficiency and quality of financial reporting.
• Support IFRS implementations, system rollouts, M&A integrations and other finance transformation initiatives where required.
• Maintain appropriate reporting documentation and audit trails, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across the finance function.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and provide guidance to junior team members, promoting high standards of accuracy, accountability and financial governance.

Requirements

• 9+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, consolidation and accounting.
• Strong hands‑on experience preparing and reviewing standalone and consolidated financial statements.
• Excellent practical knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Proven experience within a complex, multi-entity or Group reporting environment.
• Strong experience across intercompany accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, consolidation and financial close.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting platforms such as SAP, Oracle, OneStream or similar.
• Strong audit, internal controls, governance and financial data integrity experience.
• Proven ability to analyse financial results, identify key variances and provide clear commentary and insight to senior stakeholders.
• Experience working closely with Tax, Treasury, Corporate Finance, PB&F and Business Finance teams.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting processes, deadlines and reporting calendars.
• Experience with reporting automation, system improvements or finance transformation initiatives would be advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under tight reporting deadlines.

Availability: Preference will be given to candidates available immediately.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in United Arab Emirates.