17 Financial Performance jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Senior Business Analysis – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Senior Business Analyst leads a team to undertake the review and analysis of the organisation’s business intentions, services, processes and information needs to identify changes that lead to business improvements.

Department: Project Management

Compensation: AED 21,667 P/M

Responsibilities

• Enhance business systems by providing accurate information about business needs and priorities.
• Analyse and consolidate information to develop business cases to support achievement of business objectives.
• Extract data reports and review information to identify trends, system pain points and opportunities for business improvement across the business.
• Provide plain language advice on technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Work with key stakeholders to identify how changing business requirements may be delivered with existing solutions.
• Coordinate process improvement test cases, liaising with DSG and client business units, evaluating and reporting on potential process improvement initiatives and instituting systems changes.
• Develop and use information material such as process descriptions, checklists, templates and guides to assist staff with implementing defined processes.
• Guide and support team members to provide customer-focused services.

Skills/Experience

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field is a good starting point for this position.
• Escalate issues, keep informed, advise and receive feedback.
• Inspire and motivate team, provide direction and manage performance.
• Mentor, lead and support the team and share information and research.
• Ensure consistent and coordinated customer services through teamwork and collaboration.
• Resolve issues and provide solutions to problems.
• Provide information regarding agency sector-wide rules and standards.
• Represent the organisation in an honest, ethical and professional way and encourage others to do so.
• Demonstrate professionalism to support a culture of integrity within the team/unit.
• Ensure that others understand the legislation and policy framework within which they operate and act to prevent and report misconduct, illegal and inappropriate behaviour.

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One of our clients, a leading multinational in the energy drinks industry, is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager for their Dubai office. This is a high-visibility role working closely with the Group CFO and senior leadership, offering exposure to multinational operations and complex reporting environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving group-wide compliance, financial reporting excellence, and supporting strategic initiatives such as M&A and IPO readiness

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: AED 35,000 – AED 40,000 + Benefits

Note: Only candidates who have worked with or are currently working with Big 4 firms will be shortlisted for interview.

Job Title: Group IFRS Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Group IFRS Manager to lead financial reporting in a multinational FMCG environment. This senior role requires strong IFRS expertise, consolidation skills, and the ability to advise the CFO and Board on complex accounting matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain and enforce Group accounting policies.
• Advise on complex transactions (M&A, revenue, instruments, leases, impairments).
• Manage external audits and ensure timely, high-quality reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and drive reporting process improvements (SAP HANA).
• Act as IFRS subject-matter expert, training and supporting finance teams globally.

Must-Have Requirements

• Professional qualification: ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of professional experience, including Big 4 audit background (Manager/Senior Manager level).
• Proven expertise in IFRS and group consolidations.
• Strong exposure to multinational operations, preferably FMCG or manufacturing.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging CFOs, Boards, and auditors.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience with SAP (S/4HANA) is a strong plus.

What We Offer

• Strategic, high-visibility role with CFO and leadership team.
• Opportunity to shape group reporting and controls in a fast-growing FMCG business.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Exposure to IPO readiness and investor relations.

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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.

Effective Business Decisions Using Data Analysis

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Course: Effective Business Decisions Using Data Analysis

This interactive, applications-driven 5-day course will highlight the added value that data analytics can offer a professional as a decision support tool in management decision making. It will show the use of data analytics to support strategic initiatives; to inform on policy information; and to direct operational decision making. The course will emphasize applications of data analytics in management practice; focus on the valid interpretation of data analytics findings; and create a clearer understanding of how to integrate quantitative reasoning into management decision making. Exposure to the discipline of data analytics will ultimately promote greater confidence in the use of evidence-based information to support management decision making.

This course will feature:

• Discussions on applications of data analytics in management
• The importance of data in data analytics
• Applying data analytical methods through worked examples
• Focusing on management interpretation of statistical evidence
• How to integrate statistical thinking into the work domain

What are the Goals? By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the scope and structure of data analytics.
• Apply a cross-section of useful data analytics.
• Interpret meaningfully and critically assess statistical evidence.
• Identify relevant applications of data analytics in practice.

Who is this Course for? This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Professionals in management support roles
• Analysts who typically encounter data/analytical information regularly in their work environment
• Those who seek to derive greater decision-making value from data analytics

How will this be Presented?

This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. The daily workshops will be highly interactive and participative. This involves regular discussion of applications as well as hands-on exposure to data analytics techniques using Microsoft Excel. Delegates are strongly encouraged to bring and analyse data from their own work domain. This adds greater relevancy to the content. Emphasis is also placed on the valid interpretation of statistical evidence in a management context.

The Course Content

• Day One: Setting the Statistical Scene in Management
  • Introduction; The quantitative landscape in management
  • Thinking statistically about applications in management (identifying KPIs)
  • The integrative elements of data analytics
  • Data: The raw material of data analytics (types, quality, and data preparation)
  • Exploratory data analysis using Excel (pivot tables)
  • Using summary tables and visual displays to profile sample data
• Day Two: Evidence-based Observational Decision Making
  • Numeric descriptors to profile numeric sample data
  • Central and non-central location measures
  • Quantifying dispersion in sample data
  • Examine the distribution of numeric measures (skewness and bimodal)
  • Exploring relationships between numeric descriptors
  • Breakdown analysis of numeric measures
• Day Three: Statistical Decision Making – Drawing Inferences from Sample Data
  • The foundations of statistical inference
  • Quantifying uncertainty in data – the normal probability distribution
  • The importance of sampling in inferential analysis
  • Sampling methods (random-based sampling techniques)
  • Understanding the sampling distribution concept
  • Confidence interval estimation
• Day Four: Statistical Decision Making – Drawing Inferences from Hypotheses Testing
  • The rationale of hypotheses testing
  • The hypothesis testing process and types of errors
  • Single population tests (tests for a single mean)
  • Two independent population tests of means
  • Matched pairs test scenarios
  • Comparing means across multiple populations
• Day Five: Predictive Decision Making - Statistical Modeling and Data Mining
  • Exploiting statistical relationships to build prediction-based models
  • Model building using regression analysis
  • Model building process – the rationale and evaluation of regression models
  • Data mining overview – its evolution
  • Descriptive data mining – applications in management
  • Predictive (goal-directed) data mining – management applications

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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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Dynamic organisation dedicated to driving innovation and excellence internally and externally. They are currently undergoing a transformation, while helping other entities with their evolution, which will leave a lasting and positive impact.

• Design and lead corporate performance management frameworks.
• Ensure strategic alignment across departments and initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior government stakeholders to drive performance outcomes.
• Monitor KPIs and deliver actionable insights to executive leadership.
• Oversee performance reporting and continuous improvement efforts.
• Benchmark performance against global best practices.
• Support strategic planning and policy development through performance data.

• UAE National with a minimum of 10 years' relevant professional experience.
• Proven expertise in Corporate Performance Management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly with senior government figures.
• Background in government, semi-government, or consulting environments.
• Consulting experience is desirable.

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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:**
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**Time Type:**
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**Most Relevant Skills**
Please see the requirements listed above.
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**Other Relevant Skills**
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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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