Financial Reporting Manager - Abu Dhabi - ref. v10384819
One of our clients, a leading multinational in the energy drinks industry, is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager for their Dubai office. This is a high-visibility role working closely with the Group CFO and senior leadership, offering exposure to multinational operations and complex reporting environments.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving group-wide compliance, financial reporting excellence, and supporting strategic initiatives such as M&A and IPO readiness
Location: Dubai, UAESalary: AED 35,000 – AED 40,000 + Benefits
Note: Only candidates who have worked with or are currently working with Big 4 firms will be shortlisted for interview.
Job Title: Group IFRS Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Group IFRS Manager to lead financial reporting in a multinational FMCG environment. This senior role requires strong IFRS expertise, consolidation skills, and the ability to advise the CFO and Board on complex accounting matters.
Key Responsibilities- Lead preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS across multiple jurisdictions.
- Maintain and enforce Group accounting policies.
- Advise on complex transactions (M&A, revenue, instruments, leases, impairments).
- Manage external audits and ensure timely, high-quality reporting.
- Strengthen internal controls and drive reporting process improvements (SAP HANA).
- Act as IFRS subject-matter expert, training and supporting finance teams globally.
- Professional qualification: ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent.
- 7–10 years of professional experience, including Big 4 audit background (Manager/Senior Manager level).
- Proven expertise in IFRS and group consolidations.
- Strong exposure to multinational operations, preferably FMCG or manufacturing.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging CFOs, Boards, and auditors.
- Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
- Experience with SAP (S/4HANA) is a strong plus.
- Strategic, high-visibility role with CFO and leadership team.
- Opportunity to shape group reporting and controls in a fast-growing FMCG business.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Exposure to IPO readiness and investor relatio