Manager - GL and Closing (Emirati)

Job Openings Manager - GL and Closing (Emirati)

Ensure accuracy, integrity, quality, and timeliness of all general ledger (GL) transactions in compliance with applicable accounting and reporting standards.
Coordinate all aspects of the monthly and annual closing processes, including accrual entries, revenue recognition, expense reporting, and account reconciliations to ensure timely and complete period closings.
Act as the custodian of GL accounts and drive controllership and compliance through financial and operational excellence.
Manage statutory and other audits as required and ensure successful compliance and closure.
Prepare and review all general ledger accounting transactions and journal entries including those submitted by the outsourced team; ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity of financial data.
Address anomalies and resolve issues arising from GL processing in a timely manner.
Prepare and review financial statements for group entities, including consolidation.

Maintain a robust risk management framework, ensuring reconciliation and data validation processes are executed and resolved promptly.
Prepare or review necessary balance sheet account reconciliations and journal entries, ensuring all variances or open items are addressed within 90 days.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the ledgers.

Coordinate with other finance teams including Planning & Budgeting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Real Estate, VAT and Corporate Tax, Payroll, Policies and Procedures, and Fixed Assets.
Support the Planning & Budgeting team by providing clarity on accounting transactions.

Coach the outsourced team to effectively deliver assigned responsibilities.
Ensure adherence to agreed service levels and take corrective actions when needed.
Monitor performance of the outsourced team to ensure optimal service delivery.
Communicate process changes and relevant updates timely.
Ensure outsourced activities comply with internal control policies, service level agreements (SLA), and key performance indicators (KPI).

Develop and continuously improve policies, procedures, and internal control compliance within the GL function.
Monitor and manage the performance of both internal and outsourced finance staff.
Lead issue resolution from internal audit findings and ensure timely closures.
Drive initiatives to improve efficiency, process capability, and effectiveness of financial operations.
Provide accounting solutions for complex transactions and GL discrepancies.
Ensure operational activities comply with internal control policies and procedures.
Contribute to ongoing reviews and updates of GL policies.
Lead preparation and coordination for internal, external, and government audits.

Ensure stakeholder satisfaction by proactively addressing concerns and requests from business units.
Lead initiatives aimed at streamlining and enhancing finance service delivery.
Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives that impact finance.
Maintain regular engagement with business units to collect feedback and identify areas for service improvement.

Primarily office-based role requiring adaptability and flexibility in response to business needs.

Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience with a solid understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with ERP systems.
Experience in financial statement preparation and group consolidation using advanced consolidation tools is a plus.