Manager, Accounting (UAEN)

Job Summary

General Responsibilities

• **Strategic and Planning**
• Implement the divisional strategy in line with business vision, mission, and corporate objectives in compliance with group delegation of authority policy.
• Ensure that the overall business strategy is translated into annual operational business plans and the performance is monitored to ensure business plans are in line with the overall strategy.
• **Policy, Procedures, Process and Systems**
• Implement divisional policy, systems, processes, procedures and controls covering all functional areas in line with group delegation of authority policy to ensure fulfilment of all relevant procedural/legislative requirements while delivering quality and cost-effective service in a consistent manner.
• **Reporting**
• Ensure all divisional reports are completed timely and comply with business policies and standards.
• Manage the preparation of periodical management reports and progress reports to keep the senior management informed about the progress of various initiatives and to facilitate decision-making.
• Comply with organization’s requirements in a timely manner.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• **Financial Accounting & Close Management**
• Own and oversee financial accounting activities across all Generation entities (HQ, HoldCos, and OpCos), including general ledger integrity, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end / quarter-end / year-end close processes.
• Own and manage the monthly reporting and close calendar across all entities to ensure timely closing in line with Group timelines.
• Review and monitor accounting records and financial outputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS, TAQA accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Define and enforce consistent application of accounting treatments, methodologies, and judgments across all entities and jurisdictions.
• Act as the key point of contact for technical accounting matters, providing guidance to OpCos, HQ finance teams, and senior management.
• **Financial Reporting & Group Coordination**
• Oversee and validate the preparation of periodic financial statements and reporting packs (monthly, quarterly, annual) for Generation entities and investment holding companies.
• Ensure all reporting complies with IFRS, Group reporting instructions, statutory requirements, and internal benchmarks.
• Review and challenge financial results, analyze key movements and variances, and provide insights to management to support decision-making.
• Manage and maintain group-level adjustments, eliminations, intercompany balances, and reconciliations.
• Ensure reporting templates, systems, and tools are standardized, controlled, and efficiently used across the portfolio.
• **Investment Holding Companies & Intercompany Management**
• Manage all accounting, reporting, and statutory affairs of Generation’s investment holding entities, including:
• Maintaining books and records
• Preparing standalone and consolidated financial statements
• Managing intercompany transactions and balances
• Coordinating statutory filings and compliance obligations
• Manage auditor appointments for holding entities and ensure audits are completed on time and without issues.
• Coordinate tax-related matters for holding companies in collaboration with Group Tax, including filings, assessments, and tax positions.
• **Tax & Structuring Support**
• Coordinate tax reporting and compliance activities across Generation entities in collaboration with Group Tax and local advisors.
• Provide accounting input into tax structuring considerations for investments, holding companies, and financing arrangements.
• Lead accounting and tax due diligence for new projects, acquisitions, and investments.
• Ensure financial models for new projects appropriately reflect accounting and tax treatments.
• **Audit, Governance & Internal Controls**
• Lead and coordinate internal and external audits across Generation entities, ensuring timely completion and smooth audit execution.
• Act as a key liaison with external auditors and internal audit teams, resolving queries and issues effectively.
• Support and participate in Audit Committee meetings of OpCos, providing accounting and reporting insights as required.
• Ensure and continuously strengthen a robust internal control environment over financial reporting across all entities.
• Drive remediation of audit findings and continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.
• **Policies, Procedures & Standards**
• Ensure accounting and finance policies and procedures at Generation HQ and OpCo levels are adequate, up to date, and aligned with IFRS, Group requirements, and best-practice benchmarks.
• Drive consistent implementation of policies across jurisdictions and entities.
• Support the development, enhancement, and rollout of accounting manuals and reporting guidance.
• **Systems & ERP Oversight**
• Oversee the integrity and suitability of ERP and financial reporting systems supporting Generation entities.
• Drive and coordinate system enhancements, changes, and controls with Group IT and Group Accounting to meet Generation’s evolving business needs.
• Support system integration for new projects and entities.
• **New Projects, Transactions & Integration**
• Lead the accounting workstream for the financial integration of new projects, acquisitions, and investments into the Generation portfolio.
• Provide accounting guidance during early-stage project development by establishing finance processes, controls, and reporting frameworks prior to full OpCo management.
• Provide interim operational finance support during project start-up phases where required.

People Management Responsibilities

• **Leadership**
• Model continuous improvement and professional development. Make decisions with integrity, transparency, and focus on the organization’s goals.
• **Talent Management**
• Execute talent development initiatives focused on skill enhancement and career progression. Build a team culture connected to the organization’s larger purpose.
• **Culture**
• Champion the organization’s values within the dispersed team, encouraging a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• **Communication**
• Empower the dispersed team to make informed decisions. Ensure clear communication, both up and down the chain, aligning with organizational objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree Finance, Business Administration or equivalent
• 8 years of relevant working experience in financial reporting or related field