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This opportunity is with a large organisation within the environmental sector. The company is recognised for its focus on innovation and operational excellence, offering a professional environment for career advancement.

• Supervise the preparation and delivery of accurate financial reports in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement financial reporting processes and controls to ensure data integrity.
• IFRS specialist, across all group consolidation.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support business decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial reporting with organisational goals.
• Ensure adherence to all accounting policies and procedures.
• Lead audits and liaise with external auditors to facilitate smooth reviews.
• Monitor and manage financial risks, providing recommendations for mitigation.
• Mentor and guide the finance team to foster professional growth and expertise.

A successful Financial Reporting Director should have:

• Professional qualifications in accounting, such as ACCA, CA, or equivalent.
• Proven expertise in financial reporting and IFRS.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards in accounting and finance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in managing teams and collaborating with cross-functional departments.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools relevant to reporting

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The Role
The Financial Reporting Director will oversee all aspects of financial reporting across the group. This role in Sharjah requires strong expertise in accounting and finance to ensure compliance and provide strategic insights. Client Details This opportunity is with a large organisation within the environmental sector. The company is recognised for its focus on innovation and operational excellence, offering a professional environment for career advancement. Description * Supervise the preparation and delivery of accurate financial reports in compliance with regulatory standards. * Develop and implement financial reporting processes and controls to ensure data integrity. * IFRS specialist, across all group consolidation. * Provide strategic financial insights to support business decision-making. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial reporting with organisational goals. * Ensure adherence to all accounting policies and procedures. * Lead audits and liaise with external auditors to facilitate smooth reviews. * Monitor and manage financial risks, providing recommendations for mitigation. * Mentor and guide the finance team to foster professional growth and expertise. Job Offer * Competitive salary package * Comprehensive benefits package to be discussed upon selection. * Opportunity to work within a leading organisation in the energy & natural resources sector. * Professional development and career growth opportunities. * Fantastic annual leave If you are a skilled Financial Reporting Director seeking a challenging and rewarding role in Sharjah, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements
A successful Financial Reporting Director should have: * Professional qualifications in accounting, such as ACCA, CA, or equivalent. * Proven expertise in financial reporting and IFRS. * Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards in accounting and finance. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. * Experience in managing teams and collaborating with cross-functional departments. * Proficiency in financial software and tools relevant to reporting

About the company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of: Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

Our client is a multinational player in their sector, headquartered in Dubai. With hundreds of legal entities across the group and a significant intercompany network, they maintain robust and structured financial operations and reporting, adhering to international accounting standards.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all day-to-day activities of the external reporting team for the Group
• Manage relationships with external auditors and accounting service providers
• Provide mentorship and technical accounting guidance to the wider finance team
• Coordinate the preparation of over 400 audited/unaudited financial statements for statutory and financier compliance
• Collaborate with the tax department to support compliance and reporting processes
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to ensure integrity in reporting
• Assist in interpreting and implementing new/revised IFRS standards applicable to the Group
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting systems (e.g. Oracle, CaseWare)
• Conduct quarterly legal entity reviews across the Group
• Lead or contribute to various finance projects as needed

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timely and accurate delivery of IFRS-compliant financial statements
• Meeting all financier and statutory reporting deadlines
• Strong technical accounting and IFRS implementation
• Effective coordination with auditors and tax teams
• Up-to-date internal documentation of accounting policies
• Strong leadership and performance management of the External Reporting Team

• Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA) with at least 8 years' post-graduate experience
• Minimum of 5 years in a Big 4 audit firm, with strong exposure to IFRS and external audit
• Previous experience in managing a team and handling multiple priorities
• Knowledge of CaseWare and Oracle Financials is advantageous
• Familiarity with local UAE regulatory reporting requirements
• High level of proficiency with accounting systems and Excel

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The Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting Operations cover key areas:
+ **Reporting** - e-2-e execution of non-financial regulatory reporting processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timelines in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal Citi standards.
+ **Controls** - comprehensive control framework that includes pre-submission, post submission controls, issue management, and sustainable risk mitigation practices.
+ **Oversight** - Lead governance activities, including escalation protocols, regulatory issue remediation, disclosure to regulators to ensure transparency and accountability across reporting functions.
+ **Compliance Management** - Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, data integrity, and operational resilience.
+ **Horizontal Function** - Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology and Business partners to ensure alignment of reporting practices with evolving regulatory expectations and Citi policies.
The Vice President (VP) oversees the end-to-end execution of UAE non-financial regulatory reporting processes, ensuring strong governance and operational consistency across business lines or regions. VPs lead teams in the execution and review of reporting outputs, monitor metrics, and establish accountability for performance standards. They serve as control champions, working closely with Technology and Compliance to enhance reporting infrastructure and controls. VPs drive the strategic enhancement of post-submission controls and issue resolution, ensuring documentation standards are upheld. They lead risk forums and partner across functions to manage regulatory expectations and deadlines. VPs support regulatory inspections, prepare senior management reporting, and escalate material issues as needed. They are responsible for evaluating staff performance and team capacity, helping align skillsets with business needs. VPs foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within their teams. This role prepares professionals for broader leadership, with a focus on resilience and strategic risk management.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Preparation and submission of local non-financial regulatory reporting obligations to CBUAE, SCA, and other UAE regulators,
+ Analyzing regulatory reporting process front to back
+ Resolving issues related to local non-financial regulatory reporting
+ Communicate operational changes arising from remediation or process or control enhancements to Operations & Technology
+ Develop Business Requirements for system-related enhancements and end to end management of implementation of new or amended regulations
+ Reconcile positions and ensure of completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of local non-financial regulatory reporting
+ Execute the road map to improve local non-financial regulatory reporting operations efficiency, controls, and resilience
+ Streamline process inconsistencies, mitigate risks, and process documentation. Share knowledge among team to manage regulatory reporting operations functions.
+ Anticipate details of future regulations by communicating directly with key stakeholders and staying informed of relevant trends and industry news
+ Ensure alignment with regulatory changes and expectations
+ Drive projects and process improvements
+ Maintain documentation and oversee governance routines
+ Support leadership in strategic planning and initiatives
+ Support all control functions including MCA, audits, procedures updates and implementation
+ Calculate and monitor key KPIs and metrics
+ Timely escalation of issues and monitoring till resolution
+ Closely cooperate with Business and Tech partners on gap identification and process improvements
+ Prepare and participate in governance forums
+ Support internal & external audit reviews in relation to regulatory reporting operations & controls processes
+ Coordinate task allocation and completion in regulatory reporting operations team
+ Continue professional development in order to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices.
**Qualifications:**
+ Minimum 8 years of experience in Operations, preferably in regulatory reporting space
+ Solid experience in local non-financial regulatory reporting
+ Proven experience working with demanding business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
+ Deep understanding of regulations and operational processes
+ Good understanding of Investments and Capital Market products as well as trade execution and settlement processes
+ Analytical thinking skills
+ Effective workload management
+ Effective, adjusted to recipient communication skills
+ Critical thinking and drawing logic conclusions
+ Adequate level of proficiency with MS Office Suite with experience presenting to stakeholders and senior leadership
+ Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
**Education:**
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
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**Job Family Group:**
Operations - Core
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**Job Family:**
Operations Support
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**Time Type:**
Full time
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**Most Relevant Skills**
Please see the requirements listed above.
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**Other Relevant Skills**
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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_Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._
_If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi ( _._
_View Citi's_ _EEO Policy Statement ( _and the_ _Know Your Rights ( _poster._
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Overview

The Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting Operations cover key areas:

• Reporting - e-2-e execution of non-financial regulatory reporting processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timelines in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal Citi standards.
• Controls - comprehensive control framework that includes pre-submission, post submission controls, issue management, and sustainable risk mitigation practices.
• Oversight - Lead governance activities, including escalation protocols, regulatory issue remediation, disclosure to regulators to ensure transparency and accountability across reporting functions.
• Compliance Management - Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, data integrity, and operational resilience.
• Horizontal Function - Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology and Business partners to ensure alignment of reporting practices with evolving regulatory expectations and Citi policies.

Role Summary

The Vice President (VP) oversees the end-to-end execution of UAE non-financial regulatory reporting processes, ensuring strong governance and operational consistency across business lines or regions. VPs lead teams in the execution and review of reporting outputs, monitor metrics, and establish accountability for performance standards. They serve as control champions, working closely with Technology and Compliance to enhance reporting infrastructure and controls. VPs drive the strategic enhancement of post-submission controls and issue resolution, ensuring documentation standards are upheld. They lead risk forums and partner across functions to manage regulatory expectations and deadlines. VPs support regulatory inspections, prepare senior management reporting, and escalate material issues as needed. They are responsible for evaluating staff performance and team capacity, helping align skillsets with business needs. VPs foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within their teams. This role prepares professionals for broader leadership, with a focus on resilience and strategic risk management.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of local non-financial regulatory reporting obligations to CBUAE, SCA, and other UAE regulators
• Analyzing regulatory reporting process front to back
• Resolving issues related to local non-financial regulatory reporting
• Communicate operational changes arising from remediation or process or control enhancements to Operations & Technology
• Develop Business Requirements for system-related enhancements and end to end management of implementation of new or amended regulations
• Reconcile positions and ensure of completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of local non-financial regulatory reporting
• Execute the road map to improve local non-financial regulatory reporting operations efficiency, controls, and resilience
• Streamline process inconsistencies, mitigate risks, and process documentation. Share knowledge among team to manage regulatory reporting operations functions.
• Anticipate details of future regulations by communicating directly with key stakeholders and staying informed of relevant trends and industry news
• Ensure alignment with regulatory changes and expectations
• Drive projects and process improvements
• Maintain documentation and oversee governance routines
• Support leadership in strategic planning and initiatives
• Support all control functions including MCA, audits, procedures updates and implementation
• Calculate and monitor key KPIs and metrics
• Timely escalation of issues and monitoring till resolution
• Closely cooperate with Business and Tech partners on gap identification and process improvements
• Prepare and participate in governance forums
• Support internal & external audit reviews in relation to regulatory reporting operations & controls processes
• Coordinate task allocation and completion in regulatory reporting operations team
• Continue professional development in order to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Operations, preferably in regulatory reporting space
• Solid experience in local non-financial regulatory reporting
• Proven experience working with demanding business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
• Deep understanding of regulations and operational processes
• Good understanding of Investments and Capital Market products as well as trade execution and settlement processes
• Analytical thinking skills
• Effective workload management
• Effective, adjusted to recipient communication skills
• Critical thinking and drawing logic conclusions
• Adequate level of proficiency with MS Office Suite with experience presenting to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

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Job Family Group: Operations - Core

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Job Family: Operations Support

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Time Type: Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

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The Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting Operations cover key areas:
+ **Reporting** - e-2-e execution of non-financial regulatory reporting processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timelines in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal Citi standards.
+ **Controls** - comprehensive control framework that includes pre-submission, post submission controls, issue management, and sustainable risk mitigation practices.
+ **Oversight** - Lead governance activities, including escalation protocols, regulatory issue remediation, disclosure to regulators to ensure transparency and accountability across reporting functions.
+ **Compliance Management** - Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, data integrity, and operational resilience.
+ **Horizontal Function** - Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology and Business partners to ensure alignment of reporting practices with evolving regulatory expectations and Citi policies.
The Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting Operations Senior Vice President is accountable for overseeing the end-to-end execution of the UAE non-financial regulatory reporting function. This role ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of regulatory reports while maintaining a strong control framework. The Senior Manager designs, implements, and monitors controls including post-submission validation, issue management, and sustainable mitigation strategies. They lead governance activities by chairing local control forums, managing escalations, and ensuring regulatory remediation plans are executed effectively. The Senior Manager engages proactively with internal stakeholders including Compliance, Risk, and senior leaders to align practices with policy changes and regulatory updates. They drive standardization, automation, and process optimization initiatives to enhance data integrity and operational resilience. This role is responsible for the strategic oversight of audit and regulatory examination activities. The Senior Vice President mentors VPs and contributes to the leadership and development of the broader reporting team. They oversee the implementation of local regulatory change management processes and ensure that enterprise standards are embedded in day-to-day operations. Through thought leadership and collaboration, the Senior Manager strengthens the firm's regulatory reporting capabilities and risk posture.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Accountable for local non-financial regulatory reporting obligations to CBUAE, SCA, and other UAE regulators, building trusted relationships and representing the firm in high-level discussions, consultations, and industry forums.
+ Shape and influence non-financial regulatory reporting strategy for UAE, advising senior leadership on regulatory trends and potential impacts.
+ Lead senior-level engagement in local, non-financial regulatory reporting reviews, audits, and supervisory meetings, ensuring effective representation of the firm and credibility with regulators.
+ Oversee all UAE non-financial regulatory reporting submissions, ensuring reports are complete, accurate, and timely, with zero tolerance for material errors.
+ Identify stakeholders and key organizations in order to build and manage relationships with each for local non-financial regulatory reporting.
+ Design, oversee, and evaluate operative strategies to have efficient processes, and reduce regulatory risk to the institution.
+ Design strategies for local non-financial regulatory reporting that generate improvements.
+ Escalate in timely manner the potential risk issues, revenue leakages etc. to senior management.
+ Review processes, procedures, strategy changes, and capacity plans to ensure productivity, inventory control, and turnaround time according to Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
+ Oversee all policies and procedures are in place to ensure operations run within the highest quality standards and Regulatory Risks are minimized for local non-financial regulatory reporting
+ Develop proposals for all initiatives and communicate opportunities and progress against the proposal in a concise and timely manner to senior leadership
+ Provide judgements based on analysis of facts and a diverse range of internal and external sources in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations
+ Negotiate internally and communicate management report to senior management, recommending next course of action
+ Resolve highly complex and varying issues that have substantial potential impact
+ Participate in improvement projects with internal and external stakeholders
+ Responsible for project / program management and tools process adherence, training (if required) and delivery.
+ Build an effective team through hiring exceptional candidates, coaching, collaboration, and motivation of staff.
+ Continue professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices.
+ Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
**Qualifications:**
+ Minimum 10 years of experience in financial industry, preferably in regulatory reporting space
+ Proven record of achievement in leading teams in a large, matrixed organization
+ Solid experience in local non-financial regulatory reporting
+ Proven experience working with demanding business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
+ Deep understanding of regulations and operational processes
+ Strong interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate, and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment.
+ Proven experience leading a team
+ Good understanding of Investments and Capital Market products as well as trade execution and settlement processes
+ Analytical thinking skills
+ Effective workload management
+ Effective, adjusted to recipient communication skills
+ Critical thinking and drawing logic-based conclusions
+ Adequate level of proficiency with MS Office Suite with experience presenting to stakeholders and senior leadership
+ Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
**Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
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**Job Family Group:**
Operations - Core
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**Job Family:**
Operations Support
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**Time Type:**
Full time
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**Most Relevant Skills**
Please see the requirements listed above.
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**Other Relevant Skills**
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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_Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._
_If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi ( _._
_View Citi's_ _EEO Policy Statement ( _and the_ _Know Your Rights ( _poster._
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

The Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting Operations cover key areas:

• Reporting - e-2-e execution of non-financial regulatory reporting processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timelines in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal Citi standards.
• Controls - comprehensive control framework that includes pre-submission, post submission controls, issue management, and sustainable risk mitigation practices.
• Oversight - Lead governance activities, including escalation protocols, regulatory issue remediation, disclosure to regulators to ensure transparency and accountability across reporting functions.
• Compliance Management - Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, data integrity, and operational resilience.
• Horizontal Function - Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology and Business partners to ensure alignment of reporting practices with evolving regulatory expectations and Citi policies.

The Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting Operations Senior Vice President is accountable for overseeing the end-to-end execution of the UAE non-financial regulatory reporting function. This role ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of regulatory reports while maintaining a strong control framework. The Senior Manager designs, implements, and monitors controls including post-submission validation, issue management, and sustainable mitigation strategies. They lead governance activities by chairing local control forums, managing escalations, and ensuring regulatory remediation plans are executed effectively. The Senior Manager engages proactively with internal stakeholders including Compliance, Risk, and senior leaders to align practices with policy changes and regulatory updates. They drive standardization, automation, and process optimization initiatives to enhance data integrity and operational resilience. This role is responsible for the strategic oversight of audit and regulatory examination activities. The Senior Vice President mentors VPs and contributes to the leadership and development of the broader reporting team. They oversee the implementation of local regulatory change management processes and ensure that enterprise standards are embedded in day-to-day operations. Through thought leadership and collaboration, the Senior Manager strengthens the firm’s regulatory reporting capabilities and risk posture.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for local non-financial regulatory reporting obligations to CBUAE, SCA, and other UAE regulators, building trusted relationships and representing the firm in high-level discussions, consultations, and industry forums.
• Shape and influence non-financial regulatory reporting strategy for UAE, advising senior leadership on regulatory trends and potential impacts.
• Lead senior-level engagement in local, non-financial regulatory reporting reviews, audits, and supervisory meetings, ensuring effective representation of the firm and credibility with regulators.
• Oversee all UAE non-financial regulatory reporting submissions, ensuring reports are complete, accurate, and timely, with zero tolerance for material errors.
• Identify stakeholders and key organizations in order to build and manage relationships with each for local non-financial regulatory reporting.
• Design, oversee, and evaluate operative strategies to have efficient processes, and reduce regulatory risk to the institution.
• Design strategies for local non-financial regulatory reporting that generate improvements.
• Escalate in timely manner the potential risk issues, revenue leakages etc. to senior management.
• Review processes, procedures, strategy changes, and capacity plans to ensure productivity, inventory control, and turnaround time according to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee all policies and procedures are in place to ensure operations run within the highest quality standards and Regulatory Risks are minimized for local non-financial regulatory reporting.
• Develop proposals for all initiatives and communicate opportunities and progress against the proposal in a concise and timely manner to senior leadership.
• Provide judgements based on analysis of facts and a diverse range of internal and external sources in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations.
• Negotiate internally and communicate management report to senior management, recommending next course of action.
• Resolve highly complex and varying issues that have substantial potential impact.
• Participate in improvement projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for project / program management and tools process adherence, training (if required) and delivery.
• Build an effective team through hiring exceptional candidates, coaching, collaboration, and motivation of staff.
• Continue professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices.
• Adequate level of proficiency with MS Office Suite with experience presenting to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial industry, preferably in regulatory reporting space
• Proven record of achievement in leading teams in a large, matrixed organization
• Solid experience in local non-financial regulatory reporting
• Proven experience working with demanding business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
• Deep understanding of regulations and operational processes
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate, and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment.
• Proven experience leading a team
• Good understanding of Investments and Capital Market products as well as trade execution and settlement processes
• Analytical thinking skills
• Effective workload management
• Effective, adjusted to recipient communication skills
• Critical thinking and drawing logic-based conclusions
• Adequate level of proficiency with MS Office Suite with experience presenting to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

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Overview

ISP Senior Accountant - Regional Financial Controls and Reporting role profile.

Purpose of Role

The Senior Accountant – Regional Financial Controls and Reporting supports the Regional Finance Manager in the financial onboarding of newly acquired schools, while also contributing to broader regional responsibilities over tax and regulatory compliance, receivables, payroll governance, core financial systems management, financial controls, and risk mitigation.

The role ensures smooth financial integration of new schools into the ISP ecosystem and strengthens financial discipline and compliance across the region. It involves a mix of independent responsibility for key deliverables and close collaboration with the Regional Finance Manager for oversight and guidance.

The Senior Accountant works across several core areas:

• Internal Controls and Risk Management – Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of financial control frameworks across schools. This includes applying the ISP Delegation of Authority, identifying risks, and embedding financial discipline in daily operations, including participation in quarterly balance sheet reviews.
• Audit, Tax and Regulatory Compliance – Assist in coordinating statutory and group audits, preparing required documentation, and supporting compliance with corporate tax, VAT, and transfer pricing obligations. Liaise with advisors and auditors as needed, ensuring schools maintain appropriate records and audit trails.
• Receivables Management – Monitor the fee collection process across schools, supporting follow-up on overdue accounts, coordinating escalations with the Regional Finance Manager, and ensuring proper provisioning in line with group policy.
• Management of Key Financial Systems – Oversee the effective administration and integration of core financial platforms, including iSAMS, NetSuite, and payment service providers, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and control across all schools.
• Month-End and Financial Reporting – Contribute to the month-end close process by ensuring accurate reconciliations, timely reporting of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, and alignment with ISP group requirements.
• Payroll – Review and support payroll processes across schools, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper financial reporting of payroll and end-of-service liabilities.

This is a broad regional role, offering significant exposure to multiple schools and stakeholders, while ensuring financial consistency, compliance, and efficiency across ISP Middle East.

In coordination with stakeholders:

• ISP Middle East Regional Team (Finance, HR, IT)
• School Leadership Teams in acquired schools
• School Finance Teams
• Group Onboarding Manager and Group Finance

Location: Dubai

Reporting Line: Regional Finance Manager, Middle East

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Regional Onboarding Manager – Key Responsibilities

New School Financial Onboarding

Reporting, Compliance and Control

• Onboarding of the School into the wider ISP network, ensuring policies and procedures are adopted and ISP practices are followed
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly and annual financial information
• Ensure timely and accurate production of month-end numbers and reporting which include Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and Cashflow
• Ensure ISP Group Delegation of Authority framework is implemented as soon as possible. Design internal control systems for all functions in the school to ensure the safeguarding of regional assets and monitor and enforce internal controls
• Work with regional and group finance & IT functions to ensure school implements ISP core finance and accounting systems (NetSuite, PBCS) as a priority

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Support the preparation and submission of the first post-acquisition school budget/in-year reforecast
• Review and reconcile initial budget/forecast to investment case model, identifying any differences and reasons behind variances
• Undertake such other reasonable responsibilities and tasks that may, from time to time, be assigned by the Regional Finance Manager and other key stakeholders.

Controls and Risks Management

• Take ownership of designing, implementing, and strengthening financial controls across all schools in the region to ensure a consistent, compliant, and risk-aware financial environment aligned with ISP policies and local regulations.
• Lead regular control reviews of school-level financial procedures—including cash handling, procurement, fee collection, payroll, invoicing—identifying weaknesses or inefficiencies and driving process improvements to mitigate risks.
• Ensure full and ongoing implementation of the ISP Delegation of Authority (DoA) framework in every school, including periodic reviews to reflect organisational changes and reinforce financial accountability.
• Monitor adherence to core financial controls, including segregation of duties, payment approval processes, reconciliations, and documentation standards, providing hands-on support to school finance teams where gaps are identified.
• Act as a key point of contact during internal or external reviews, coordinating responses, facilitating documentation, and supporting resolution of findings.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of financial control breaches, anomalies, or incidents, working in collaboration with school leadership and school finance to assess root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain the regional finance risk register that identifies and tracks material financial process risks across schools, along with the corresponding mitigation actions.
• Support capacity building within school finance teams by promoting awareness of financial risks and controls through training, mentoring, and hands-on coaching.
• Champion a culture of financial integrity and operational discipline in all school finance operations, with a focus on safeguarding resources, preventing errors, and reducing the potential for fraud or misuse of funds.

Audit, Tax and Regulatory Compliance

• Take responsibility, under the guidance of the Regional Finance Manager, for coordinating audit-related matters across the region, including annual ISP group audits, statutory audits for schools and internal reviews.
• Liaise with external auditors to support the timely and accurate completion of school and regional audits, preparing deliverables, addressing queries, and escalating issues where required.
• Contribute to ensuring compliance with corporate tax, VAT, and transfer pricing requirements across the region, working closely with the Regional Finance Manager.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of tax returns in collaboration with local advisors and ISP Group Finance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor regulatory developments and work to adapt finance processes to remain compliant.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support audits and respond to queries from tax authorities.

Receivables and Collections

• Drive continuous improvement in receivables management processes across schools, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and strong internal controls.
• Support school teams in the effective follow-up of outstanding balances, providing guidance on best practices for parent communications.
• Coordinate the escalation of complex or high-risk cases in line with internal protocols and in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and advise on appropriate financial provisioning for doubtful debts in accordance with group policy.
• Collaborate with finance and legal teams, as appropriate, to manage more sensitive receivables issues in a discreet and professional manner.

Management of Key Financial System

• Oversee the effective use and integration of core financial and school management systems, including iSAMS, NetSuite, and payment service providers, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across schools in the region.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for schools on all finance system–related matters, providing first-line support and guidance before escalating to Regional IT, Group Finance, or external vendors as needed.
• Support the onboarding of schools onto ISP’s core financial platforms, coordinating with regional IT, Group Finance, and school teams to ensure smooth system implementation and adoption.
• Monitor system controls, data integrity, and reconciliations between platforms (e.g., iSAMS–NetSuite integrations, payment gateway reconciliations) to safeguard accuracy of financial reporting and collections.
• Support the Regional Finance Manager to identify opportunities for system improvements, automation, and enhanced reporting to strengthen financial control and reduce manual processes
• Ensure school finance teams are adequately trained and supported in the effective use of financial systems, promoting consistent practices and compliance with ISP standards.

Month-End, Balance Sheet Reviews, and Cash Flow

• Support the timely and accurate completion of the month-end close across schools, ensuring compliance with ISP reporting requirements.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile key financial schedules to support accurate monthly Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reporting.
• Coordinate quarterly balance sheet reviews, ensuring account balances are substantiated, risks are identified, and corrective actions are implemented where required.
• Monitor cash flow performance at the school level, highlighting variances against forecast and working with school finance teams to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Identify process gaps or control weaknesses in month-end and reporting procedures, recommending and implementing improvements to strengthen the overall financial close cycle.

Payroll

• Provide financial oversight of monthly payroll processing across schools ensuring accuracy of payroll data, correct accounting treatment, and alignment with budgeted staff costs.
• Review payroll journals, accruals, and reconciliations as part of the monthly close cycle to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure end-of-service liabilities are correctly calculated, recorded, and periodically reconciled.
• Monitor compliance with internal financial controls and statutory financial reporting obligations relating to payroll transactions.
• Identify risks, control gaps, or inefficiencies in payroll-related financial processes and recommend improvements to strengthen accuracy and compliance.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• The successful candidate will need to have a minimum of five years’ experience in financial operations, audit, and/or internal controls. They will be a self-starter who takes initiative, can manage a diverse workload across multiple schools, is detail-oriented and deadline-driven, and has the ability to embed lasting improvements in financial control environments.
• Essential skills/experience:

• Fluent English is essential, Arabic advantageous
• Qualified accountant (chartered or equivalent)
• Strong financial controls and risk management experience in a school or similar environment
• Demonstrated experience implementing and monitoring Delegation of Authority and financial control frameworks
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Flexibility, multi-tasking mindset and an ability to deal with shifting priorities
• Hands-on approach
• Comfortable managing a variety of financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Experience in the education industry is desirable but not required

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Financial Controller | External Reporting | Aircraft Leasing | Dubai About the Company

Our client is a leading aircraft leasing company based in Dubai, UAE. With a global presence and a diverse portfolio of aircraft, who are at the forefront of the aviation finance industry. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller to join their team and lead their external reporting function.

Job Overview

As the Financial Controller for External Reporting, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of our financial reporting. You will be responsible for overseeing the preparation of financial statements, managing regulatory reporting requirements, and providing strategic financial insights to support decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Manage the external audit process, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, board members, and regulatory bodies
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to various departments within the organization
• Analyze complex accounting issues and prepare position papers on technical accounting matters
• Monitor and interpret changes in accounting standards and regulations, assessing their impact on the company's financial reporting
• Coordinate with tax and treasury departments to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting
• Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to senior management and the board of directors
• Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and mentorship
• Continuously improve financial reporting processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as required, such as system implementations or process improvements
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure the integrity of financial data and support business decision-making

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) with at least 8 years of post-graduate accounting/audit experience
• Total work experience of 8 to 15 years in accounting, finance, or audit roles
• Strong understanding of IFRS and its application in the leasing industry
• Proficiency in CaseWare and Oracle Financials is highly advantageous
• Experience in the aviation or aircraft leasing industry is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with financial reporting software and ERP systems

Key Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, and their application in

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