Group Finance Manager

Job Description : GROUP FINANCE MANAGER UAE As a Group Finance Manager, you will be responsible for planning, managing and controlling the monthly group consolidation and audit process. You will oversee the financial control of the global finance hub and will own and coordinate the month-end process and all general accounting activity for the Holding company while also getting involved with the accounting of various of the group's subsidiaries. You are also responsible for preparing and developing of management and financial accounts and to provide high-quality support and advice services to the Group Financial Controller. You will be instrumental in supporting the Group Financial Controller in achieving team's objectives and goals. What you'll be doing: · Lead the execution of group month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities as per policies and procedures. · Be the expert in the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and oversee the day-to-day accounting processes ensuring that accounts are maintained for effective financial control in accordance with corporate standards and local statutory requirements. · Prepare internal financial control framework and accounting policy as per the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). · Lead contact for audit planning, process and any technical accounting queries. · Prepare a consolidated month end management reporting pack for the EMPG group. · Assist the Group Financial Controller in presenting reports to the Group CFO, Regional CFO(s), stakeholders, and board members. · Motivate group finance teams and identify opportunities for continuous improvement of financial and accounting operations and systems, processes and practices considering automation, international leading practices, improvement of business processes. · Monitor compliance with all regulations locally and regionally, manage the audit process globally and develop strong relationships with all stakeholders. · Work closely with other finance team members, such as the Finance teams within each respective business unit, Business Partners and Systems Accountant, in the provision of support to business colleagues. · Manage the development of financial controls and systems within the Finance department. Requirements · Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent). · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. · Minimum of 8-10 years’ accounting and financial reporting experience in a corporate organisation with 2-3 years of Corporate and Group consolidation experience. · Experience in a technical accounting role is a must. · Experience of working in Top 10 accounting firms. · Detailed understanding of IFRS (including newly introduced standards) · Detailed knowledge of using Sage ERP. · Ability to operate effectively with people at all levels of the business. · Organisational and accounting skills. · Strong written and verbal communication skills. · High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure. · Proactive individual · Deadline driven Benefits · A fast paced, high performing team. · Multicultural environment with over 35 different nationalities · Competitive Tax-free Salary · Comprehensive Health insurance · Annual Air Ticket Allowance · Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the emirates · Rewards & Recognitions · Learning & Development

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