Senior Professional, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting (IFRS)

About the role

A leading global fund is hiring a Senior Professional in technical accounting and financial reporting (IFRS) based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role covers complex IFRS matters, financial reporting integrity, governance and control, and relationship management with senior finance leaders and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the resolution and documentation of complex IFRS matters, including the consolidation suite of standards, business combinations, financial instruments and other standards relevant to the portfolio
• Ensure the integrity of financial information across wholly owned entities, controlled investees, equity-accounted investments and other components feeding the group consolidated financial statements
• Contribute to the ICoFR environment for financial reporting under COSO-based principles and the fund's governance expectations
• Manage strategic relationships with senior finance leadership, legal, tax, treasury, risk, internal audit and external auditors
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, with clear accountability for delivery, technical quality and professional development

Required profile

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