Finance Manager – Financial Reporting, Audit

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

📋 Description

• Serve as the main point of contact for external stakeholders, including auditors, tax authorities, banks, and regulators.

• Take ownership of the preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS.

• Oversee external audit processes across various jurisdictions.

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations in the UAE, USA, India, China, and other significant markets.

• Provide comprehensive support to the Finance Manager counterpart in management accounting activities.

• Prepare both standalone and consolidated financial statements.

• Lead the IFRS technical agenda.

• Manage intercompany eliminations and maintain transfer pricing documentation.

• Act as the primary liaison for external auditors across all entities and regions.

• Coordinate audit timelines and documentation.

• Monitor and track recommendations from management letters.

• Supervise tax filings in all operational jurisdictions.

• Keep abreast of legislative changes.

• Manage relationships with external tax advisors.

• Prepare regulatory submissions for DMCC, FSRA, RBI, and other governing bodies.

• Maintain Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation.

• Assist with Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) and economic substance filings.

• Provide interchangeable support to the Finance Manager in areas such as budgets, planning & analysis, and ERP implementation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; a Master's degree or MBA is advantageous.

• A professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CPA (qualified); CIMA is also acceptable with strong IFRS and audit experience.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in external reporting, audit, or with a Big-4/mid-tier audit firm.

• Extensive knowledge of IFRS, capable of preparing technical documentation independently.

• Comprehensive experience in managing external audit processes from start to finish.

• Experience in multi-jurisdictional tax matters is beneficial.

• Familiarity with the relevant regulatory landscape is preferred.

• Proficient in ERP systems, especially finance modules for statutory closing and consolidation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance compensation.

• Compensation for sports activities.

• Support for professional development expenses.