Role Overview

A leading global IT group with operations across 30+ countries has an exciting opportunity for a technically exceptional Finance Manager to join its Group Finance function in Dubai.

A Finance Manager to join our Group Finance function in a critical role supporting financial consolidation, statutory reporting, audits, and acquisition activities across multiple jurisdictions.

This role is suited for a technically strong finance professional with deep IFRS expertise, experience in multi-entity and multi-currency environments, and the ambition and capability to progress into a Group Finance Controller position over time.

Key Responsibilities

Group Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidations across 30+ international subsidiaries.
• Ensure accurate elimination of intercompany transactions, balances, and unrealized profits.
• Manage multi-currency consolidation, foreign exchange translation, transfer pricing and related reserve accounting.
• Maintain and enhance consolidation processes, controls, and reporting timetables.

IFRS & Technical Accounting

• Ensure full compliance with IFRS standards across the group, including complex areas such as business combinations, goodwill, share-based payments, leases, revenue recognition, and financial instruments.
• Prepare technical accounting position papers and support policy development.
• Monitor new and amended IFRS standards and assess group-wide impact.

Audit & Statutory Compliance

• Lead coordination with external auditors during interim and annual audits.
• Prepare audit schedules, disclosures, and supporting documentation for group and subsidiary financial statements.
• Ensure timely filing and compliance with statutory requirements across jurisdictions.

Mergers & Acquisitions Support

• Participate in financial due diligence for acquisitions and divestments.
• Review target company financials, quality of earnings, working capital, and risk areas.
• Support purchase price allocation, acquisition accounting, and post-acquisition integration.

Governance & Internal Controls

• Strengthening group financial controls, reporting accuracy, and governance frameworks.
• Support internal control documentation and compliance initiatives.
• Promote best practices in financial reporting, ethics, and transparency.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with regional finance teams, auditors, tax advisors, legal teams, and senior management.
• Support Board and Audit Committee reporting as required.

Career Path

This role is designed as a senior technical position with a clear progression pathway toward higher finance function, based on performance and organizational growth.

Skills

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant: CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in group accounting, consolidation, or technical accounting roles.
• Strong hands-on experience consolidating financials across multiple entities and geographies.
• Proven IFRS expertise, including business combinations and complex accounting topics.
• Experience working in regulated corporate environments.
• Solid exposure to external audits and statutory reporting.

Desirable

• Experience in IT, technology, or professional services sectors.
• Prior involvement in M&A transactions and post-merger integration.
• Experience with consolidation systems.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional technical accounting and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong understanding of financial controls and governance
• Ability to manage complexity across jurisdictions and cultures
• Confident communicator with auditors and senior stakeholders
• Structured, deadline-driven, and resilient under reporting pressure
• Commercial mindset with strong business acumen
• Leadership potential and desire to grow into a Group Finance Controller role