Assistant Finance Manager - Dubai
Belay Talent Solutions
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
Reporting to: Group CFORole OverviewA leading global IT group with operations across 30+ countries has an exciting opportunity for a technically exceptional Assistant Finance Manager to join its Group Finance function in Dubai.An Assistant Finance Manager to join our Group Finance function in a critical role supporting financial consolidation, statutory reporting, audits, and acquisition activities across multiple jurisdictions.This role is suited for a technically strong finance professional with deep IFRS expertise, experience in multi-entity and multi-currency environments, and the ambition and capability to progress into a Group Finance Controller position over time.Key ResponsibilitiesGroup Financial Reporting & Consolidation
- Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidations across 30+ international subsidiaries.
- Ensure accurate elimination of intercompany transactions, balances, and unrealized profits.
- Manage multi-currency consolidation, foreign exchange translation, transfer pricing and related reserve accounting.
- Maintain and enhance consolidation processes, controls, and reporting timetables.
- Ensure full compliance with IFRS standards across the group, including complex areas such as business combinations, goodwill, share-based payments, leases, revenue recognition, and financial instruments.
- Prepare technical accounting position papers and support policy development.
- Monitor new and amended IFRS standards and assess group-wide impact.
- Lead coordination with external auditors during interim and annual audits.
- Prepare audit schedules, disclosures, and supporting documentation for group and subsidiary financial statements.
- Ensure timely filing and compliance with statutory requirements across jurisdictions.
- Participate in financial due diligence for acquisitions and divestments.
- Review target company financials, quality of earnings, working capital, and risk areas.
- Support purchase price allocation, acquisition accounting, and post-acquisition integration.
- Strengthen group financial controls, reporting accuracy, and governance frameworks.
- Support internal control documentation and compliance initiatives.
- Promote best practices in financial reporting, ethics, and transparency.
- Work closely with regional finance teams, auditors, tax advisors, legal teams, and senior management.
- Support Board and Audit Committee reporting as required.
- Fully qualified accountant: CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in group accounting, consolidation, or technical accounting roles.
- Strong hands-on experience consolidating financials across multiple entities and geographies.
- Proven IFRS expertise, including business combinations and complex accounting topics.
- Experience working in regulated corporate environments.
- Solid exposure to external audits and statutory reporting.
- Experience in IT, technology, or professional services sectors.
- Prior involvement in M&A transactions and post-merger integration.
- Experience with consolidation systems.
- Exceptional technical accounting and analytical skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong understanding of financial controls and governance
- Ability to manage complexity across jurisdictions and cultures
- Confident communicator with auditors and senior stakeholders
- Structured, deadline-driven, and resilient under reporting pressure
- Commercial mindset with strong business acumen
- Leadership potential and desire to grow into a Group Finance Controller role