Reporting Manager

Roles and responsibilities

• Responsibility for drafting financial sections of annual and interim reports, and other reports/statements
• Manage the Group's compliance with IFRS and provide technical accounting leadership across its subsidiaries arising from new or changes to existing IFRS pronouncements
• Manage the Group's financial reporting requirements including those related to banking facilities and compliance with relevant regulations, including in the UAE and any applicable requirements issued by regulators
• Support the year end and half year reporting process within the Group in co-ordination with Company Secretarial, Financial Planning and Analysis and Treasury
• Support the financial reporting teams in international offices during the year end and half year and in the execution of projects during the year
• Manage the relationship with the Group auditors through managing the audit, reviewing and assessing communications, budgets and reporting deadlines
• Oversight of Group and subsidiary accounting issues and the resolution of accounting and taxation issues for Group reporting purposes
• Draft papers on financial, accounting and tax issues affecting the Group, including for the Audit Committee and Board
• Provide accounting and finance input to Group projects (e.g. take or pay nuclear power contracts, hedge accounting, business combinations) and the Group's Financial Planning and Analysis team
• Assist the Group Tax Manager in the preparation of tax papers
• Review entity IFRS statutory accounts across the Group's operations
• Manage the Group's multi-currency consolidation system and manage the Group journals in the consolidation system
• Manage and design control processes relating to financial reporting
• Prepare monthly finance reports
• Provide support to the Finance function and to carry out such duties, and take on additional responsibilities, as may be agreed from time to time with the Financial Controller DMCC
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or overseas equivalent preferred) with 3 years+ post qualified experience with strong, up to date, accounting and financial technical skills.
• Experience of auditing or preparing multi-currency complex group consolidations.
• Track record of understanding, assessing and implementing new accounting developments.
• Ability to critically review data and information and identify potential issues and contribute to commercially driven solutions.
• Experience in effective communication and managing relationships with foreign subsidiaries / group companies in a collaborative manner.
• OneStream consolidation or other similar system experience an advantage.

Desired candidate profile

1. Report Development: Designing and implementing reporting frameworks that meet the needs of stakeholders across the organization.

2. Data Analysis: Analyzing complex data sets to extract insights and trends, supporting strategic decision-making.

3. Team Management: Leading and mentoring a team of reporting analysts, ensuring high-quality work and professional development.

4. Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, marketing, etc.) to understand their reporting needs and provide relevant data.

5. Quality Assurance: Ensuring accuracy and integrity of reports by establishing validation processes and conducting regular audits.

6. Stakeholder Communication: Presenting findings and reports to senior management and other stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable insights.

7. Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing improvements in reporting processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

8. Technology Utilization: Utilizing reporting tools and software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Excel) to create visualizations and dashboards that facilitate data interpretation.

9. Compliance and Governance: Ensuring that reporting practices comply with relevant regulations and organizational policies.

10. Performance Monitoring: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics to evaluate organizational performance and inform strategic planning.

Key Skills:

1. Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data and derive insights, identifying trends and patterns.

2. Technical Proficiency: Expertise in reporting and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL) and advanced Excel skills.

3. Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in data handling and report generation to ensure accuracy and reliability.

4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

5. Leadership: Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

6. Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of reports.