Financial Reporting Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Financial reporting & consolidation

Prepare and finalise standalone and consolidated IFRS financial statements, including full disclosures and notes. Manage the complete financial reporting cycle, from trial balance validation to issuance of signed financials. Perform group consolidations, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and consolidation adjustments.

Review & analysis

Conduct analytical reviews and variance analysis to validate financial accuracy and identify key fluctuations. Ensure integrity of financial data through detailed balance sheet and P&L reviews.

Audit & compliance

Prepare audit-ready working papers, schedules, and supporting documentation. Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, handling queries and ensuring timely audit closure. Ensure full compliance with IFRS standards and internal reporting policies.

Stakeholder coordination

Collaborate with internal teams to gather inputs for critical disclosures (related parties, contingencies, commitments, etc.). Support finance leadership with timely and accurate reporting deliverables.

Candidate Profile

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA / ACCA / CPA).

5–8 years of experience in financial reporting and consolidation.

Strong background in Big 4 audit firms or large corporate finance functions.

Proven experience in IFRS financial statement preparation (mandatory).

Hands-on exposure to group consolidation and audit handling.

Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP / consolidation tools is a plus.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Prior UAE / GCC experience preferred.