VP, Group Accounting & Reporting — IFRS, AI-Enabled Controls

PER; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PER seeks a senior finance executive to oversee Group accounting, consolidations, IFRS reporting and internal controls in Dubai. You will manage entity-level reporting, intercompany transactions and transfer pricing, ensuring accuracy and timely filings while coordinating audits with external firms.

You will act as NetSuite power user, drive data integration, automation and governance, and work with Finance, Technology and AI teams to raise the finance function's value and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with IFRS and consolidation experience.
• Experience managing external audits.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.
• Experience in financial services, asset management or investment management preferred.
• Strong communicator with attention to detail and automation interest.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Group accounting, including general ledger, cash management, reconciliations, intercompany and Accounts Payable, ensuring strong controls and process integrity.
• Lead Group consolidation and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal policies.
• Coordinate Group audits, working closely with external auditors and Tax to ensure accurate and timely reporting and filings.
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data flowing from investment systems into NetSuite.
• Act as the NetSuite power user and owner, optimising configuration, functionality and system utilisation.
• Partner with Finance, Technology and Data & AI teams to optimise data integration and implement AI and agentic applications across the finance function.
• Lead projects to strengthen financial controls, policies and procedures, with a focus on cash, intercompany transactions, SPV capitalisation and transfer pricing.
• Drive best practice across financial reporting, consolidation and systems, continuously enhancing the value delivered by the finance function.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Group consolidation

Audit management

Excel

NetSuite

Education

CPA/CA/ACCA equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Accounting software

Job description

PER seeks a senior finance executive to oversee Group accounting, consolidations, IFRS reporting and internal controls in Dubai. You will manage entity-level reporting, intercompany transactions and transfer pricing, ensuring accuracy and timely filings while coordinating audits with external firms.

You will act as NetSuite power user, drive data integration, automation and governance, and work with Finance, Technology and AI teams to raise the finance function's value and efficiency.