Job Description

Talents Tide is looking for a Senior Executive Financial Reporting for its client in Dubai – Government Entity

Job Purpose

To lead, plan, and coordinate all management accounting and financial reporting functions for the business unit, while overseeing financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and cost optimization. The role also carries out accounting and reporting activities in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

General Management

• Ensure Management Accounting & Reporting objectives are achieved in line with annual business plans, policies, and procedures.

• Execute accounting and reporting activities as directed by the reporting manager.

• Manage departmental budgets, revenue, expenses, and capital expenditure processes.

Financial Management & Control

• Monitor and manage business unit budgets, including additions, transfers, and reductions.

• Consolidate budgets (revenue & expenses) and coordinate with central finance for amendments and finalization.

• Handle revenue accounting for leasing (in line with IFRS 16) and licensing activities.

• Perform GL reconciliations and prepare supporting schedules at period-end.

• Analyze GL accounts to ensure accurate recording of transactions and rectify discrepancies.

• Coordinate period-end adjustments and accrual entries to comply with accounting principles.

• Execute monthly and year-end closing cycles.

• Ensure reporting structures comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

• Prepare and present monthly vacancy/occupancy performance reports.

• Review cost allocations and allocation methodologies.

• Develop and implement financial policies and guidelines to ensure compliance and best practices.

Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting

• Collect and consolidate financial data from business units.

• Conduct feasibility studies and financial assessments for proposed and ongoing projects.

• Analyze budget variances and recommend cost optimization measures.

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and reports for senior management.

• Perform end-to-end revenue and expense analysis and reconciliation.

• Manage internal and external audit processes related to financial reporting.

• Provide financial analysis and feasibility studies for pricing changes, new services, and incentives.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS (including IFRS 16) and financial reporting standards.

• Proven experience in budgeting, financial consolidation, GL reconciliation, and financial analysis.

• Experience in managing audits and coordinating with central finance functions.

• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualified candidates with strong financial reporting and management accounting experience within large organizations are encouraged to apply.