Assistant Group Finance Manager – Controls & Reporting (CA Qualified)

Financial Controls & Internal Control Framework Design, document and maintain a group-wide internal financial controls framework covering revenue, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, treasury and payroll cycles across Jurisdictions. Own the controls calendar: monthly balance sheet reconciliations, control self-assessments, segregation-of-duties reviews and sign-off packs from each vertical and country. Identify control gaps and design remediation plans; track closure with country finance teams and report status to the GFM. Maintain the delegation-of-authority matrix and approval workflows in the ERP, ensuring they stay aligned to policy as the group grows. Lead fraud-risk and whistleblower-related financial reviews in coordination with Internal Audit and Legal. Statutory & Group/Consolidated Reporting Own the monthly, quarterly and annual group consolidation across all four countries, including intercompany eliminations, FX translation and minority interest where applicable. Manage the month-end and year-end close calendar, driving country teams to deliver on time and to quality. Prepare and review statutory financial statements for each jurisdiction in line with local regulatory requirements as well as IFRS-based group accounts. Own the Board and management reporting pack: consolidated P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and key variance commentary for the GFM. Coordinate transfer pricing documentation and related-party disclosures with tax advisors. IFRS Compliance & Technical Accounting Act as the group's technical accounting reference point on IFRS matters, revenue recognition (IFRS 15), leases (IFRS 16), financial instruments (IFRS 9), consolidation (IFRS 10/12), impairment and other complex or judgmental areas. Draft accounting position papers for new transactions, new standards and significant judgments; maintain the group accounting policy manual. Monitor upcoming IFRS/IAS amendments and lead impact assessments and implementation across all four countries. Ensure local GAAP-to-IFRS bridges are correctly maintained where a country's statutory basis differs from group IFRS reporting. Train country finance teams on IFRS requirements and embed consistent accounting treatment group-wide. Audit & Governance Be the primary point of contact for external auditors. Plan and manage the annual audit cycle end to end. Prepare audit files, resolve audit queries and ensure timely closure of management letter points. Support internal audit reviews of financial processes and controls; own remediation of findings within the controls & reporting domain. Liaise with regulators on financial reporting and disclosure matters as required. Systems, Process & Automation Drive standardization of the chart of accounts, reporting templates and close processes across the Group. Partner with IT/ERP teams to strengthen system-based controls (approval workflows, access controls, automated reconciliations) and reduce manual, spreadsheet-based risk. Identify and implement automation and reporting tool opportunities (e.g., consolidation software, reconciliation tools, dashboarding) to shorten close cycles and improve data integrity. Maintain data integrity across group reporting systems and ensure a single source of truth for financial data. Stakeholder & Team Management Build, mentor and manage controls & reporting team, developing country-level talent over time. Act as deputy to the GFM on controls and reporting matters, including representing the function in senior forums when required. Work closely with FP&A, Tax, Treasury and Legal to ensure reporting outputs are consistent, accurate and timely. Communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders on control requirements and reporting deadlines. Desired Candidate Profile 5–8 years post-qualification experience, with a blend of external audit (Big 4 or a strong national firm) and industry/group finance experience preferred Demonstrated experience with IFRS-based financial reporting and multi-entity/multi-currency consolidation Prior exposure to the GCC region strongly preferred; experience across more than one is a plus Experience managing or coordinating statutory audits across multiple jurisdictions Familiarity with local regulatory reporting requirements in at least one GCC country and/or India (VAT/Zakat/corporate tax filings, ESR, economic substance, RBI/MCA filings, etc. as applicable) Working knowledge of a major SAP Early people-management experience (even informal — reviewing junior work, leading a workstream) is expected at this level; this role will grow direct reports over time Technical Strong, current working knowledge of IFRS, able to research and form a defensible position on ambiguous or new transactions without constant escalation Sharp eye for control design and process risk — can see where a process will break, not just where it already has Comfortable in the detail of a trial balance and a consolidation model, not only at the review layer Data-literate: can build and interrogate reconciliations, variance analyses and management packs directly, without depending on a large team Behavioral Operates with autonomy and ownership — this is a newly-created role with room to shape process, not just execute an existing one Clear, concise communicator who can explain a technical accounting position to non-accountants Calm and organized under close deadlines Diplomatic but firm with teams — able to hold the line on group policy Growth mindset: ready to step from individual contributor into a management track, building a team as the group's footprint expands Employment Type Full-time

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