Senior Manager - Statutory Reporting

Financial Objectives, Controls, and Reporting:

• Support the Head of Finance in translating departmental financial goals into actionable accounting strategies to ensure organizational stability and regulatory compliance.

• Oversee the maintenance and governance of the Chart of Accounts (COA) and General Ledger (GL) hierarchies, including structural updates and alignment with Dubai Holding entity requirements.

• Lead the preparation and issuance of consolidated and standalone financial statements in line with IFRS, ensuring adherence to internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements across all DHRE entities.

• Review and present financial performance reports, highlight key variances, and recommend corrective actions to senior leadership for effective decision-making.

• Deliver accurate and timely regulatory and governance reporting on a quarterly/half-yearly basis, including non-compliance reports with proposed resolutions.

• Manage ad-hoc financial reporting needs for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives and third-party expectations.

Systems Oversight and Process Improvement:

• Act as a key finance lead in cross-functional system enhancement projects, contributing to automation, digitization, and optimization of financial reporting and accounting workflows.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by aligning reporting frameworks with international best practices and evolving business needs.

Audit Management:

• Lead the planning, execution, and coordination of internal, external, government, and third-party audits, ensuring data readiness and timely resolution of auditor queries.

• Oversee the implementation of audit action plans, including internal control reviews (ICR), ensuring complete documentation and tracking of audit findings to closure.

Policy, Compliance, and Governance:

• Develop and update financial accounting policies, processes, and SOPs to ensure strong internal controls and cost-effective financial operations.

• Perform regular evaluations of financial compliance and reporting standards, recommending updates in line with regulatory changes and risk management priorities.

Advisory and Leadership:

• Serve as a key advisor on complex financial accounting matters, providing guidance on the interpretation and application of IFRS and internal policies.

• Build financial awareness across the team and broader organization through in-house training sessions, mentoring, and ongoing support for issue resolution and knowledge transfer.

• Lead, coach, and support the performance and development of direct reports to ensure high team effectiveness and professional growth