42 Financial Reporting jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Title:Financial Reporting / Regulatory Reporting / Tax – All Levels

Location:United Arab Emirates

Nationality Requirement:UAE Nationals Only

Overview:

We are actively partnering with multiple leading banks in the UAE to identifyUAE National talentfor roles inFinancial Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, and Taxacross various levels – from Analyst to VP and Director. If you have relevant experience in any of these specialisations within theUAE banking sector, we would like to connect with you.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Prepare and review periodic financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to senior management and auditors.
• Support financial performance analysis and board reporting.
• Regulatory Reporting
  • Prepare and submit reports to theCentral Bank of the UAE, UAE Ministry of Finance, and other regulators.
  • Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks and reporting requirements.
  • Liaise with risk, compliance, and finance teams to ensure data accuracy and timeliness.
• Tax (Direct and Indirect)
  • Handlecorporate tax,VAT, and other regulatory tax filings and obligations.
  • Ensure compliance with UAE tax laws and support internal stakeholders on tax matters.
  • Liaise with tax advisors and government entities as required.

Requirements:

• UAE Nationalwith a valid Emirates ID.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
• Professional certifications such asCPA, ACCA, CA, or CTAare a plus.
• Experience working within thebanking or financial services sector in the UAEis mandatory.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, Central Bank regulations, and UAE tax laws.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial/reporting systems.

What's on Offer:

• Exciting career pathways within top-tier banking institutions.
• Structured training, development, and mentorship programs.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages tailored for UAE Nationals.

Interested?

Please send your CV Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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The Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, laws, and regulations. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare financial statements : Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Financial reporting : Prepare and review financial reports for management, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Accounting standards : Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards, laws, and regulations, and ensure compliance in financial reporting.
• Financial analysis : Analyze financial data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, providing insights to management and stakeholders.
• Collaboration : Work closely with the finance team, management, and external auditors to ensure smooth financial reporting process.
• Month-end and year-end close : Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Audit support : Provide support to external auditors during financial audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit requests.

Requirements :

• Professional qualification : ACCA, CA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Experience : 2-5 years of experience in financial reporting and accounting.
• Skills :
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in financial reporting software and systems.

Financial Accountant • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a talented Accountant to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role will involve preparing financial reports, managing accounts payable and receivable, and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports;
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes;
• Maintain financial records and ensure compliance with policies and regulations;
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities;
• Participate in audits and assist with documentation.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following qualifications and skills:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
• Skills:
• Solid understanding of accounting principles;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) is a plus;
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

We offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth and development. Our dynamic and supportive work environment provides the perfect setting for professionals to thrive.

We are a leading organization in the industry, dedicated to providing excellent services to our clients. Our team of experts is committed to delivering high-quality results and exceeding expectations.

A challenging role for a Senior Accountant to lead the financial reporting and technical accounting function, ensuring compliance with IFRS and UAE corporate law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements for multiple legal entities, ensuring timely submission and full compliance with IFRS and UAE corporate law.
• Manage key audit deliverables and technical issue resolutions in discussions with external auditors.
• Review and validate intercompany agreements, prepare workings and business cases, and ensure proper accounting and monitoring of implementation and adherence to terms.
• Maintain JV reporting requirements compliance as per JV agreements and engage with JV partners on key accounting matters.
• Ensure operational books of legal entities comply with IFRS, sound bookkeeping practices, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including Tax, Legal, Treasury, and FP&A to support financial accuracy and integrity.
• Evaluate and document accounting treatments for complex instruments and arrangements, such as put/call options, contingent considerations, and structured deals.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and memos to support positions taken in financial statements and audit processes.
• Enhance reporting quality and efficiency through digital transformation initiatives in financial reporting.
• Assist in internal and external board/shareholder reporting, presenting key judgments, accounting treatments, and risks clearly.

• Min. 6+ years of experience in big 4 accounting firms or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of IFRS, UAE Corporate Law, intercompany accounting, and M&A transactions.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills (memos, audit responses, board packs).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across functions.
• Ability to work independently, apply professional judgment, and deliver under pressure.

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification.

This is a full-time position requiring a mid-senior level candidate with experience in financial reporting and technical accounting.

We are seeking a seasoned Financial Reporting Lead Analyst to drive the generation, analysis, and submission of reports to various constituencies based on local IFRS standards and/or US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the analysis and submission of reports to various constituencies based on local statutory reporting.
• Manage Local Regulatory Reporting requirements for Central Bank of UAE, Dubai Financial Service Authority, Financial Service Regulatory Authority, and Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority.
• Submission of Local Financial Statements in liaison with external auditors
• Responsible for Capital and Liquidity management reporting, including Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP), Stress Testing, Basel Pillar III requirements, and Recovery Plan.
• Assist with closing the books and sub-ledgers, including passing appropriate required adjustment entries and consolidating financials at the end of each accounting period.
• Instill operational discipline into existing team processes.
• Work with senior leadership on strategic planning, establishing guidelines, implementing controls, and executing strategic plans.
• Assist with the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Serve as a technical mentor for an area within the business.
• Build and maintain a thorough understanding of related product reporting and analytics and utilize knowledge of systems and process flows to provide insight and recommendations on identified issues.
• Operate with a limited level of direct supervision, exercising independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to senior stakeholders and/or other team members.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of experience in Financial Services preferred.
• Global Project Management experience preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.
• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree preferred.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

JOB PURPOSE

Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting function. This role will be instrumental in preparing financial statements, ensuring IFRS compliance, managing auditor interactions, and advising accounting treatment of M&A arrangments.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements for multiple legal entities, ensuring timely submission and full compliance with IFRS and UAE corporate law.

• Lead discussions and coordinate with external auditors, managing key audit deliverables and technical issue resolutions.

• Review and validate various intercompany agreements and prepare workings and business cases, ensure proper accounting and monitor implementation and adherence to the terms

• Review legal, shareholder, and JV agreements to determine proper consolidation treatment under IFRS 10, 11, and 12.

• Ensure the compliance with the JV reporting requirements as the JV agreements and maintain day to day engagement with JV partners on Key accounting matters

• Review operational books of legal entities to ensure compliance with IFRS, sound bookkeeping practices, and internal controls.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Tax, Legal, Treasury, and FP&A, to support financial accuracy and integrity.

• Evaluate and document accounting treatments for complex instruments and arrangements, such as put/call options, contingent considerations, and structured deals.

• Prepare technical accounting papers and memos to support positions taken in the financial statements and audit processes.

• Support digital transformation initiatives in financial reporting (e.g., DEX, automation tools), enhancing reporting quality and efficiency.

• Assist in internal and external board/shareholder reporting, ensuring key judgments, accounting treatments, and risks are clearly presented.

RELATED YEAR OF EXPERIENCE

Min of 6+ years of experience in big 4 accounting firms

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

• experience in financial reporting and technical accounting, preferably in a Big 4 firm or a listed Larget Real Estate Corporation

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Deep understanding of IFRS, UAE Corporate Law, intercompany accounting, and M&A transactions.

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills (memos, audit responses, board packs).

• advanced Excel skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across functions.

• Ability to work independently, apply professional judgment, and deliver under pressure.

QUALIFICATION

Chartered Accountant (CA , CPA) or equivalent.

Description

ISP Regional Financial Controls and Reporting Manager Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The Regional Financial Controls and Onboarding Manager is responsible for leading the finance stream of onboarding for newly acquired schools, while taking on a broader regional remit over tax and regulatory compliance, receivables, payroll governance, financial controls, and risk mitigation. This role ensures the smooth financial integration of new schools into the ISP ecosystem and strengthens financial discipline and compliance across the region.

The role serves as the finance lead for onboarding, ensuring the adoption of ISP’s financial systems, reporting calendar, group policies, and internal controls. In parallel, it acts as a regional authority on key financial operations, including:

• Internal Controls and Risk Management- lead the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of robust financial control frameworks across all schools in the region. This includes enforcing the ISP Delegation of Authority, identifying and mitigating operational and financial risks, and embedding a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and financial discipline in daily school operations. This includes leading on quarterly balance sheet reviews.
• Audit, Tax and Regulatory Compliance– lead the region’s compliance with internal and external audit requirements, as well as corporate tax, VAT, and transfer pricing obligations in line with local laws and ISP Group policies. Coordinate statutory and internal audits across schools, ensuring timely submission of audit deliverables and resolution of findings. Oversee the accurate preparation, filing, and payment of all tax obligations, and act as the key contact for auditors, tax authorities, and external advisors. Drive continuous improvement in audit and tax-related processes, and ensure schools maintain appropriate documentation, controls, and audit trails.
• Receivables Management – oversee the end-to-end fee collection process across schools, including follow-up on overdue accounts, coordination of escalations where necessary (including legal referrals), and ensuring appropriate provisioning in line with group policy. Work with the team on automation of manual parts of the process.
• Payroll - provide financial oversight of monthly payroll and end-of-service processes across schools, ensuring accuracy, compliance with applicable tax and accounting standards, and proper financial reporting and reconciliation.

This is a high-impact role in ensuring financial integration, consistency, and resilience across the region. The role contributes to financial sustainability, risk control, and operational efficiency, aligned with ISP’s vision of being the school of choice in each community we serve.

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 Director, 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 andControl

•Onboarding of the School into the wider ISP network, ensuring policies and procedures are adopted and ISP practices are followed

•Ensurethetimelyreportingofallmonthlyand annualfinancialinformation.

•Ensure timely and accurate production of month-end numbers and reporting which include Profit and Loss account, 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.

FinancialPlanningandAnalysis

•Supportthepreparation and submissionofthefirstpost-acquisition schoolbudget/in-yearreforecast

•Review and reconcile initial budget/forecast to investment case model, identifying any differences and reasons behind variances

•SupportschooltoimplementISPstandard KPIandperformancemonitoringreports

•Undertake such other reasonable responsibilities and tasks that may, from time to time, be assigned by the Regional Managing Director 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 financeto assess root causes and implement corrective actions.

•Maintain theregional 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

•Act as the regional lead for all audit-related matters, including the coordination of annual statutory audits for schools and internal audit reviews initiated by the group.

•Liaise with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion of school and regional audits, managing audit deliverables and resolving queries.

•Support internal audit reviews by preparing documentation, addressing findings, and ensuring implementation of remediation actions.

•Oversee compliance with all corporate tax, VAT, and transfer pricing requirements across the region.

•Coordinate the preparation and submission of tax returns in collaboration with local advisors and ISP Group Finance.

•Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely adaptation of finance processes to remain compliant.

•Maintain appropriate documentation and support tax audits and queries from 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.

Payroll

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

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.

• Essentialskills/experience:

1.FluentEnglishisessential,Arabicadvantageous

2.Qualifiedaccountant(charteredorequivalent)

3.Strong financial controls and risk management experience in a school or similar environment

4.Demonstrated experience implementing and monitoring Delegation of Authority and financial control frameworks

5.AdvancedExcel skills

6.Excellentcommunication andinfluencingskills

7.Flexibility,multi-taskingmindsetandanabilitytodealwithshiftingpriorities

8.Hands-onapproach

9.Comfortable managingavarietyoffinancialandnon-financialstakeholders

10.Experienceinthe educationindustryis 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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Description

ISP Regional Financial Controls and Reporting Manager Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The Regional Financial Control s and Onboarding Manager is responsible for leading the finance stream of onboarding for newly acquired schools, while taking on a broader regional remit over tax and regulatory compliance , receivables, payroll governance, financial controls, and risk mitigation. This role ensures the smooth financial integration of new schools into the ISP ecosystem and strengthens financial discipline and compliance across the region.

The role serves as the finance lead for onboarding, ensuring the adoption of ISP's financial systems, reporting calendar, group policies, and internal controls. In parallel, it acts as a regional authority on key financial operations, including:

• Internal Control s and Risk Management - l ead the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of robust financial control frameworks across all schools in the region. This includes enforcing the ISP Delegation of Authority, identifying and mitigating operational and financial risks, and embedding a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and financial discipline in daily school operations. This includes leading on quarterly balance sheet reviews.
• Audit, Tax and Regulatory Compliance – lead the region's compliance with internal and external audit requirements, as well as corporate tax, VAT, and transfer pricing obligations in line with local laws and ISP Group policies. Coordinate statutory and internal audits across schools, ensuring timely submission of audit deliverables and resolution of findings. Oversee the accurate preparation, filing, and payment of all tax obligations, and act as the key contact for auditors, tax authorities, and external advisors. Drive continuous improvement in audit and tax-related processes, and ensure schools maintain appropriate documentation, controls, and audit trails.
• Receivables Management – ove rsee the end-to-end fee collection process across schools, including follow-up on overdue accounts, coordination of escalations where necessary (including legal referrals), and ensuring appropriate provisioning in line with group policy. Work with the team on automation of manual parts of the process.
• Payroll - provide financial oversight of monthly payroll and end-of-service processes across schools, ensuring accuracy, compliance with applicable tax and accounting standards, and proper financial reporting and reconciliation.

This is a high-impact role in ensuring financial integration, consistency, and resilience across the region. The role contributes to financial sustainability, risk control, and operational efficiency, aligned with ISP's vision of being the school of choice in each community we serve.

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 Director, 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 account, 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

• Support school to implement ISP standard KPI and performance monitoring reports

• Undertake such other reasonable responsibilities and tasks that may, from time to time, be assigned by the Regional Managing Director 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.

• M aintain 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

• Act as the regional lead for all audit-related matters, including the coordination of annual statutory audits for schools and internal audit reviews initiated by the group.

• Liaise with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion of school and regional audits, managing audit deliverables and resolving queries.

• Support internal audit reviews by preparing documentation, addressing findings, and ensuring implementation of remediation actions.

• Oversee compliance with all corporate tax, VAT, and transfer pricing requirements across the region.

• Coordinate the preparation and submission of tax returns in collaboration with local advisors and ISP Group Finance.

• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely adaptation of finance processes to remain compliant.

• Maintain appropriate documentation and support tax audits and queries from 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.

Payroll

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

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:

1. Fluent English is essential, Arabic advantageous

2. Qualified accountant (chartered or equivalent)

3. Strong financial controls and risk management experience in a school or similar environment

4. Demonstrated experience implementing and monitoring Delegation of Authority and financial control frameworks

5. Advanced Excel skills

6. Excellent communication and influencing skills

7. Flexibility, multi-tasking mindset and an ability to deal with shifting priorities

8. Hands-on approach

9. Comfortable managing a variety of financial and non-financial stakeholders

10. 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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The Purpose of the Role:

• Develop and produce high-quality performance and financial reporting to support strategic investment decisions.
• Play a key part in enhancing investment performance reporting, integrating automation and AI-driven tools, and improving transparency in financial disclosures.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations for portfolio optimization and risk management.
• Support regulatory and stakeholder reporting with detailed analytics on fund performance and financial risks.
• Develop and implement advanced reporting strategies aligned with governance standards.
• Leverage automation and AI analytics to optimize reporting processes and drive digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with auditors, regulators, and investment teams to enhance financial controls and transparency.
• Engage in financial risk management by identifying reporting risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

Core Responsibilities:

• Generate regular performance reports on financial and investment activities.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements, fund reports, and disclosures in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Implement automation and AI tools to improve reporting speed, accuracy, and integration with performance analysis.
• Develop internal controls to ensure data integrity and compliance with governance frameworks.
• Manage financial consolidation processes across portfolios.
• Optimize ERP systems and data analytics tools to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Provide variance analysis, risk-adjusted return insights, and KPI reports for decision-making.
• Conduct risk assessments related to financial reporting to ensure compliance.

People Management Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the financial reporting team, fostering a culture of accuracy, compliance, and innovation.
• Provide training on automation, AI analytics, and regulatory updates.
• Develop career development and succession plans for team members.
• Promote collaboration with investment, treasury, and risk teams to align reporting with strategic goals.
• Ensure adherence to data governance, analytics, and reporting best practices.