Head of Reporting

Job Description

• Management of the month end close process, including preparation of consolidated results
• Preparation of the month end results pack, including balance sheet, P&L and cash flow
• Analytical review of balance sheet and cash flows
• Ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and local GAAP (where appropriate)
• Management of the annual group audit, including audit planning, timing and the external audit relationship
• Management of a team of three consolidation analysts and two head office accountants
• Development of the accounting policies and procedures manual
• Alignment of group accounting policies
• Regular visits to subsidiaries
• Help in preparation of board packs

Skills

• Recognized accounting qualification (ACA, FCA, ACCA)
• Big Four experience to Assistant Manager / Manager level
• Experience in preparation of complex consolidations
• Experience in International Financial Reporting Standards
• Experience of working in a large multi-national corporation preferred
• Arabic speaker preferred
• Must be able to multi-task, manage several deliverables simultaneously and work independently
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Prepared to travel up to 30% of the time