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Senior Accountant

Equifind
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
fulltime
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1 weeks ago
Financial ReportingIFRSGAAPAudit ManagementTax ComplianceBudgeting
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Overview

  • Equifind are working on a new opportunity for a Financial Reporting Accountant with a boutique asset manager.
  • The firm now manages just over $2bn in capital and has $10bn invested across emerging markets, with all activity centred on the commodities space.
  • Following a period of strong growth, they’re now expanding the Financial Reporting function.
  • This role reports directly into the CFO and will suit someone who brings an innovative, solutions‑driven mindset — someone who enjoys improving processes, strengthening controls, and elevating the finance team’s business partnering capability.
  • As the business continues to scale, your remit will grow with it.
  • Over time you can expect increased responsibility, including likely oversight of a junior team member.
  • You’ll also work closely with the FP&A Manager on ad‑hoc projects such as building financial plans for new market expansions.
  • ***Role & Purpose:***
  • Role created due to growth — recent expansion into Saudi Arabia and the UAE, including new offices and four upcoming fund launches
  • CFO is continuing to centralise the finance function in‑house
  • Exposure to automation, streamlining and system‑implementation projects
  • ***Description:***

Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Own the month‑end close process for allocated entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across group, client and third‑party structures
  • Review monthly management accounts, P&L statements and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by junior team members
  • Prepare and review statutory accounts and supporting schedules in line with relevant accounting standards
  • Review intercompany accounting, including reconciliations and recharge calculations
  • Review and manage accruals, prepayments, deferred income and other complex accounting estimates
  • Journal posting, reconciliations and invoice raising

Audit, Tax & Compliance

  • Act as a primary contact for year‑end audits, coordinating information flow and managing auditor queries
  • Support corporation tax, R&D tax credit and other regulatory submissions alongside external advisers
  • Ensure statutory filings and regulatory submissions are completed accurately and on time

Application Requirements

  • Qualified accounting qualification.
  • A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a similar reporting role with a strong technical grounding in reporting, tax and audit.
  • Experience of working within financial services, preferably in the alternative asset management sector
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and global environment.
  • ***Package Includes:***
  • Annual competitive bonus
  • Breakfast and lunch provided daily by in‑house chef
  • Private healthcare
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Critical illness income protection

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