Senior Professional, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting (IFRS), Global Fund, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Senior Professional, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting (IFRS), Global Fund, Abu Dhabi, UAE
We are working with a large global fund in Abu Dhabi. They are looking to hire a senior professional to focus on financial governance and reporting. This is an opportunity to join a team with deep expertise at a leading institution.This role is based in Abu Dhabi, and will include a competitive compensation package that is tax-advantageous.

Finance

Accounting & Tax

Operations

Middle East

15+ years

About our client

We are working with a leading global fund that has top-talent from across the world.

What the job involves

• Technical accounting: lead the resolution and documentation of complex IFRS matters, including consolidation suite of standards, business combination, financial instruments and other standards relevant to the portfolio
• Financial reporting: ensure the integrity of financial information across wholly owned entities, controlled investees, equity-accounted investments, and other reporting components feeding the group consolidated financial statements
• Governance, policies, and control environment: contribute to the ICoFR environment relevant to financial reporting under COSO-based principles and the fund's governance expectations
• Relationship management and external stakeholder engagement: manage strategic relationships with senior finance leadership, legal, tax, treasury, risk, internal audit, and external auditors
• People leadership: lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, creating clear accountability for delivery, technical quality, and professional development

Who we are looking for

• Chartered Accountant qualification is required; an additional relevant professional qualification is advantageous
• Experience across financial reporting, technical accounting, consolidation, audit, and financial governance roles
• Big 4 background is required, with substantial post-qualification experience in complex IFRS reporting environments
• Strong experience working across multiple jurisdictions and legal entity structures reporting under IFRS
• Prior experience within an asset manager, sovereign wealth fund, investment holding company, private equity, alternatives, or similarly complex investment environment is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing delivery in fast-paced, high-accountability organisations