Manager / Assistant Manager - Financial Reporting

Job description / Role

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading diversified business group in the UAE, is seeking a Manager - Finance Reporting to join their high-performing finance team.

Client Details

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.

Description

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

Reconciliation Process

* 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

Reporting

* 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

Stakeholder Management

* 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

Process Improvement & Reporting

* 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

People Management

* 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

Job Offer

* 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

* 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

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.