Reporting and Consolidation Manager

Job description / Role

The Manager - Reporting & Consolidation ensures the accurate and timely preparation, consolidation, and presentation of financial statements, crucial for maintaining financial integrity and compliance. This role supports strategic decision-making and upholds stakeholder trust through transparent and compliant financial reporting.

Client Details

Our client is a leading real estate management company in the region, playing a prominent role in the UAE's property sector. With a team of over 5,000 professionals, they offer a broad range of services and manage a vast portfolio, including residential units, extensive retail and commercial spaces. They also hold facilities management contracts and utilize innovative solutions to enhance property value throughout its lifecycle.

Description

* Financial Reporting Leader: Oversee the accurate and compliant preparation and presentation of financial reports, ensuring adherence to accounting standards.
* Consolidation Expert: Manage the consolidation of financial statements from various entities within the organization.
* Compliance Enforcer: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and maintain strong internal controls.
* Analytical Advisor: Provide insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
* Team Leader: Guide and develop a team of financial professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
* Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards like GAAP or IFRS. Develop and standardize reporting templates.
* Consolidation: Oversee the consolidation of financial statements for multiple subsidiaries, managing inter-company transactions and coordinating with subsidiary finance teams.
* Compliance and Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standards, and maintain internal control policies to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
* Financial Analysis: Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies and provide insights into financial trends. Support budgeting and forecasting processes with historical data and analysis.
* Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present financial reports to executives and stakeholders, liaise with external auditors, and respond to financial information requests.
* Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to streamline and automate reporting and consolidation processes, and lead financial system upgrades.
* Team Leadership and Development: Mentor and develop the reporting and consolidation team, conduct performance evaluations, and organize training programs.
* Daily and Weekly Tasks: Manage daily reporting and consolidation activities, review journal entries and reconciliations, and ensure accurate posting of financial data.
* Monthly and Quarterly Tasks: Coordinate month-end and quarter-end processes, prepare consolidated financial statements, and analyze financial results.
* Annual Tasks: Lead the preparation of annual financial statements, coordinate year-end audits, ensure regulatory compliance, and support annual budgeting and financial planning.
* Ad Hoc Tasks: Provide financial analysis for special projects and strategic initiatives, assist with new accounting standards, and conduct due diligence for acquisitions.
* Primary Responsibilities: Assist with preparing consolidated financial statements, managing audits, resolving internal audit queries, and performing risk checks in accounting. Support mergers and acquisitions, group reporting, and transformation projects.
* Occupational and Workplace Health and Safety Responsibilities: Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies and ensure compliance with updates and practices.
* Information Security Responsibilities: Comply with information security policies, complete security awareness training, and ensure the protection and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Job Offer

A competitive compensation package that includes a comprehensive benefits plan. The position provides opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic and supportive work environment. Additionally, you will have the chance to work on impactful projects and collaborate with a talented team.

Experience and Skills:

* A minimum of 8 years in a related field is required, with prior experience at a Big Four firm being preferred.

Technical Skills:

* Accounting Standards: Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and standards, such as GAAP and IFRS, or other relevant frameworks.
* Financial Reporting and Consolidation: Expertise in preparing and consolidating financial statements, along with familiarity with financial reporting software and consolidation tools.
* Financial Analysis: Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, with experience in financial modeling and variance analysis.
* Software Proficiency: Skilled in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and advanced Microsoft Excel. Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting software is also required.

Soft Skills:

* Leadership and Team Management: Proven leadership abilities with experience in mentoring and developing teams, and excellent interpersonal skills for team management and motivation.
* Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex financial information to stakeholders.
* Attention to Detail: High level of precision and attention to detail in financial reporting and consolidation.
* Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve financial reporting issues, with a knack for identifying and implementing process improvements.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.