Our client is a multinational player in their sector, headquartered in Dubai. With hundreds of legal entities across the group and a significant intercompany network, they maintain robust and structured financial operations and reporting, adhering to international accounting standards. Responsibilities: Oversee all day-to-day activities of the external reporting team for the Group Manage relationships with external auditors and accounting service providers Provide mentorship and technical accounting guidance to the wider finance team Coordinate the preparation of over 400 audited/unaudited financial statements for statutory and financier compliance Collaborate with the tax department to support compliance and reporting processes Maintain and enhance internal controls to ensure integrity in reporting Assist in interpreting and implementing new/revised IFRS standards applicable to the Group Contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting systems (e.g. Oracle, Case Ware)Conduct quarterly legal entity reviews across the Group Lead or contribute to various finance projects as needed Key Performance Indicators: Timely and accurate delivery of IFRS-compliant financial statements Meeting all financier and statutory reporting deadlines Strong technical accounting and IFRS implementation Effective coordination with auditors and tax teams Up-to-date internal documentation of accounting policies Strong leadership and performance management of the External Reporting Team Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA) with at least 8 years' post-graduate experience Minimum of 5 years in a Big 4 audit firm, with strong exposure to IFRS and external audit Previous experience in managing a team and handling multiple priorities Knowledge of Case Ware and Oracle Financials is advantageous Familiarity with local UAE regulatory reporting requirements High level of proficiency with accounting systems and Excel
