Finance Manager (UAE National) Y2024

• Provide support to the Finance Controller in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the accounting and financial reporting of EIA
• Interact closely with Investment Operations to ensure accurate books and records are maintained and aligned between operations and financial records
• Prepare the draft IFRS compliant financial statements for mid-year and year end
• Prepare the quarterly Management Accounting pack and ensuring that all links to other reports are accurately maintained
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate financial accounting records for all activities and the timely and effective closure and full reconciliation of each month end within agreed timescales
• Prepare the EIA’s annual budget is using zero based budgeting principles with line managers and budget owners.
• Responsible for the completion periodic reconciliation on a timely basis between accounting, performance and portfolio management systems to ensure consistency of data across all systems.
• Work closely with Internal Audit to ensure that internal audit findings are responded to and acted on within agreed time scales.
• Ensure periodic review is completed of the Finance policy manual making recommendations for changes and improvement.
• Responsible for being the subject matter expert for EIA’s accounting software and ensure all upgrades or enhancement of systems are planned and implemented in a controlled, well documented and effective manner

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or Management.
• Preferably qualified accountant (CPA/ACCA/ICAEW) with international experience
• 8+ years post-qualifications experience with exposure to the accounting for derivatives and complex financial instruments under an IFRS environment.
• Experience in accounting and preparing financial statements in an asset management or pension fund background
• Well-versed and considered an expert in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Should be familiar with business practice and culture in the region
• Excellent leadership and people skills
• In-depth Finance expertise across all processes

Last updated on Jan 25, 2024