Senior Associate – Financial Reporting & Controllership

Role overview

We are seeking an audit professional from a Big Four background who has 2 to 3 years of external audit exposure and is ready to move into an internal financial reporting and controllership position. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with IFRS, statutory financial statements, month-end processes, and balance sheet reconciliations across several entities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare annual and interim IFRS-compliant statutory financial statements for four legal entities.
• Take ownership of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate as well as clear accounting differences.
• Coordinate with external auditors and serve as the main point of contact during audit processes.
• Contribute to the rollout of updated accounting standards and help improve the efficiency of reporting processes.

Candidate profile

• Must have 2 to 3 consecutive years of external audit experience with a Big Four firm.
• Total professional experience should not exceed 5 years.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and preparation of financial statements is required.
• Advanced Excel capability, including pivot tables, formulas, and financial modelling, is expected.
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred, with SAP being a strong advantage.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, or CA, whether completed or in progress, are preferred.

Additional information

This position is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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