Finance Manager – Consolidation & Reporting

Guildhall is delighted to be supporting an established UAE-based diversified group with multiple operating entities across different sectors. The Finance Manager - Group Financials Consolidation & Reporting is responsible for managing the consolidation, reporting, and financial governance of the Group. The role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant preparation of consolidated financial statements, management reports, and statutory disclosures in accordance with IFRS. The position works closely with subsidiary finance teams, external auditors, and senior management to maintain strong group-level financial control and reporting integrity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Group Consolidation & Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidated financial statements
• Manage consolidation of multiple subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates
• Ensure accurate elimination of intercompany balances, transactions, and unrealized profits
• Review subsidiary financial submissions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance

IFRS & Technical Accounting

• Ensure group reporting complies with IFRS standards (including IFRS 10, IAS 1, IAS 12, IAS 21, IAS 28, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IAS 36, etc.)
• Assess accounting treatments for complex transactions and new business activities
• Monitor new and amended IFRS standards and assess their impact on the Group
• Prepare technical accounting papers and position memos where required

Group Reporting & Management Information

• Prepare consolidated management reports, dashboards, and variance analysis
• Support Board, Audit Committee, and senior management reporting
• Provide analytical insights on group performance, trends, and key risksStatutory Reporting & Audit Coordination
• Manage year-end consolidation and statutory reporting processes
• Coordinate group audits with external auditors and subsidiary finance teams
• Ensure timely completion of audit deliverables and resolution of audit issues
• Support preparation of annual reports and financial statement disclosures

Intercompany & Governance Control

• Establish and maintain group-wide intercompany accounting policies and reconciliation processes
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all entities
• Strengthen group financial controls, reporting timelines, and close processes

Systems & Process Improvement

• Manage and enhance group consolidation and reporting systems (ERP / consolidation tools)
• Drive process improvements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting speed
• Support data standardisation and chart of accounts alignment across subsidiaries

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Provide functional oversight and guidance to subsidiary finance teams
• Act as key point of contact for auditors, advisors, and regulatory bodies
• Support the CFO on group finance initiatives and special projects

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Professional qualification (CA / CPA / ACCA required)
• 10-15 years of finance experience, including group consolidation and reporting
• Strong consolidation and group reporting expertise
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and technical accounting
• High attention to detail with strong analytical capability
• Ability to manage tight reporting deadlines and multiple stakeholders
• Experience within multi-entity, multi-currency environments
• Listed company or large group experience preferred