Be the primary interface with external stakeholders — auditors, tax authorities, banks, and regulators
Own the preparation of statutory financial statements under IFRS
Manage external audit processes across multiple jurisdictions
Ensure tax compliance across the UAE, USA, India, China, and other key markets
Provide seamless cover to the Finance Manager peer on management accounting activities
Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements
Own the IFRS technical agenda
Manage intercompany eliminations and transfer pricing documentation
Act as primary point of contact for external auditors across all entities and jurisdictions
Coordinate audit timelines and files
Track management letter recommendations
Oversee tax filings across all operating jurisdictions
Monitor legislative changes
Manage external tax advisors
Prepare regulatory returns for DMCC, FSRA, RBI, and other authorities
Maintain CDD/KYC documentation
Support UBO and economic substance filings
Provide interchangeable cover to the FM – Management Accounting on budgets, P&A analysis, and ERP implementation

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; Master's or MBA is a plus
Professional qualification — ACCA, ACA, or CPA (qualified); CIMA also considered with strong IFRS and audit exposure
5+ years in external reporting, audit, or a Big-4 / mid-tier audit firm
Deep working knowledge of IFRS — able to prepare technical workings without external support
End-to-end experience managing external audit processes
Multi-jurisdictional tax experience is a plus
Familiarity with the relevant regulatory environment preferred
Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly finance modules for statutory close and consolidation

Finance Manager – Financial Reporting, Audit

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