Job Description
1. Group Accounting & Consolidation
Manage group-wide accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, FA, inventory accounting, intercompany).
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements under IFRS.
Lead group consolidation, including elimination entries, foreign currency translation, and consolidation adjustments.
Ensure consistent application of group accounting policies across all subsidiaries.
2. Statutory Reporting & Regulatory Compliance
Oversee statutory financial statements for all group entities.
Ensure compliance with ADGM filing requirements, Companies Regulations, and economic substance rules.
Coordinate filings, board packs, and shareholder-ready financial disclosures.
3. Audit Management (Group & Local)
Act as the single point of contact for external auditors at group and entity levels.
Manage annual statutory audits.
Review audit findings, close audit points, and strengthen internal controls.
Prepare audit-ready schedules, disclosures, and technical accounting papers.
5. ERP Ownership & Financial Systems
Act as business owner for ERP finance modules across the group.
Ensure correct chart of accounts, cost centres, project accounting, and intercompany setup.
Lead accounting involvement in ERP upgrades, rollouts, and process automation.
Strengthen controls, workflows, and segregation of duties within ERP systems.
6. FP&A & Management Reporting Interface
Interface closely with FP&A on:
Actuals vs Budget analysis
Margin analysis (project, product, and service lines)
Cost allocation and overhead absorption
Ensure accounting outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with management reporting needs.
Support business planning, forecasts, and long-term financial models from an accounting integrity perspective.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
Professional qualification mandatory CA / ACCA / CPA / CMA.
10–15 years of progressive experience in group accounting and audit.
Proven experience in multi-entity, multi-country consolidation
Proven experience in Manufacturing + services environments
Proven experience in Project-based accounting and inventory accounting
Strong exposure to Big 4 or equivalent audit environments (either in practice or as client lead).
Advanced knowledge of IFRS, consolidation, intercompany accounting, and audit requirements.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).
Strong understanding of tax-accounting interaction (without being a tax preparer).
Excellent Excel and financial reporting skills.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
High attention to detail with audit-grade discipline.
Ability to operate confidently at board, auditor, and senior management level.
Structured, process-driven, and deadline-oriented mindset.
