Job Title: Finance Reporting Manager

Job Description:
Are you a seasoned finance professional ready to advance your career? Our client, a leading diversified business group in the UAE, invites applications for the role of Finance Reporting Manager. Join a dynamic, growth-driven finance team within a prominent Dubai-based conglomerate known for innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger Management:

• Oversee daily general ledger (GL) operations ensuring timely and accurate transaction postings.

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes with strict adherence to accounting policies.

• Review and approve journal entries, maintaining strong internal controls over GL transactions and system access.

Reconciliation Process:

• Lead the preparation and review of balance sheet and bank reconciliations.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and promote collaboration for sub-ledger alignment.

• Investigate discrepancies and maintain an efficient reconciliation tracking system.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Analyze GL data to identify trends, anomalies, and explain significant variances to senior management.

• Support preparation of external financial reports and regulatory filings in compliance with GAAP/IFRS.

• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors while enforcing internal controls.

Stakeholder & People Management:

• Collaborate closely with finance, accounting, reporting, and IT teams to ensure financial data accuracy.

• Act as an escalation point for critical finance issues and provide regular updates to senior management.

• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team aligned with business priorities and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement:

• Drive initiatives to automate and optimize GL and reconciliation processes.

• Align Record-to-Report (R2R) processes across subsidiaries, implementing best practices.

• Identify and implement efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Professional certification such as CA, CPA, ACCA (mandatory).

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in financial reporting, GL management, and financial close processes.

• Strong expertise in financial controls, governance, and compliance frameworks.

• Proven experience in stakeholder management and leading finance teams.

• Experience with finance shared services and the Middle East market is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle Fusion, or Workday.

• Familiarity with reconciliation and automation tools (ARCS, BlackLine, RPA, AI analytics).

• In-depth knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and revenue recognition principles.

Job Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work in a large, diverse team based in the UAE.

• Contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment.