Manager / Asst. Manager - Financial Reporting
Dubai
General Ledger Management
- Oversee daily general ledger (GL) operations and ensure timely posting of all transactions
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Review and approve journal entries in line with accounting policies
- Maintain strong internal controls for GL transactions and system access
- Lead preparation and review of all balance sheet and bank reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and drive cross-functional collaboration for sub-ledger alignment
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies, and maintain a robust reconciliation tracking system
- Analyze GL data for trends and anomalies; explain significant variances to senior management
- Support the preparation of external financial reports and regulatory filings
- Compliance and Audit Support
- Ensure adherence to GAAP/IFRS and internal policies
- Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors
- Implement and maintain internal controls related to GL and reconciliation activities
- Collaborate with finance, accounting, reporting, and IT teams to ensure accurate financial data
- Act as a key escalation point for critical issues
- Supervise a team and provide regular updates to senior management
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Drive improvements in internal controls, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks
- Lead initiatives to automate and optimise GL and reconciliation processes
- Align Record-to-Report (R2R) processes across subsidiaries and implement best practices
- Identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction
- Lead and develop a high-performing team
- Monitor individual and team objectives aligned with business priorities
- Promote a culture of customer-centricity, innovation, and continuous improvement
Opportunity to grow within a managerial role at a group levelProgress your career within the finance function
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Professional certification such as CA, CPA, ACCA (required)
Experience:
- 7+ years of experience in financial reporting, general ledger, and financial close processes
- Strong background in financial controls, governance, and compliance
- Proven stakeholder and team management abilities
- Exposure to finance shared services and Middle East region preferred
Technical Skills:
- Experience with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle Fusion, Workday
- Familiarity with reconciliation and automation tools (ARCS, BlackLine, RPA, AI-driven analytics)
- Sound knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and revenue recognition principles
Our client is a prominent conglomerate based in Dubai, operating across multiple sectors. This opportunity offers the chance to be part of a dynamic organisation known for excellence, innovation, and a strong focus on growth and transformation.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Be part of a large, diverse team based in the UAE
- Opportunity to contribute in a dynamic, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment
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