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GCG Structuring is a UAE-based corporate services provider, specializing in company formation, accounting, VAT/Corporate Tax compliance, and IFRS reporting for clients and group companies.

The Role

We are looking for an ACCA-qualified Accountant
 with strong IFRS knowledge and client-facing skills. This is a hands-on role: you will manage client cases end-to-end — from daily accounting to monthly/annual financial statements and regulatory filings.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting cycle for assigned clients (from bookkeeping to final financial statements).
• Prepare and review monthly management reports and annual IFRS-compliant financial statements.
• File quarterly VAT returns and annual Corporate Tax returns; handle related FTA correspondence.
• Advise clients on accounting treatments under IFRS (revenue recognition, leases, provisions, impairments, etc.).
• Maintain audit-ready records and liaise directly with external auditors.
• Act as the primary contact for client queries; explain accounting, VAT, and CT treatment in clear terms.
• Handle multiple entities across different sectors, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Support internal reporting for GCG's group entities (monthly packs, consolidation input, intercompany reconciliations).

Requirements

• ACCA (qualified or finalist), CPA, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards and their practical application.
• 3–6 years of accounting experience, with exposure to UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.
• Proven ability to manage client cases independently from A to Z.
• Excellent communication skills — able to explain technical matters to non-finance clients.
• High attention to detail, disciplined with deadlines, and comfortable managing multiple portfolios.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Exposure to multi-sector clients
• Career progression toward Senior Accountant / Finance Controller.
• Professional growth in UAE tax and cross-border structuring.

TASKS:

• Managing the IFRS function, including providing methodological support to departments;

• Organizing the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS standards;

• Developing optimal Group accounting policies for reporting in accordance with IFRS;

• Leading the adaptation and implementation of new standards or amendments to IFRS for the Group's financial accounting;

• Calculating complex transformational adjustments

• Participating in the preparation of technical specifications for IT specialists during process automation;

• Experience with lease accounting under IFRS 16;

• Communicating with external auditors during audit procedures (4Big);

• Participating in the monthly preparation of the Group's management reports, monitoring differences with IFRS;

• Preparing analytical reports for company management.

EXPECTATIONS FROM CANDIDATES:

• Higher education in finance and economics;

• Licenses and certificates. ACCA diploma (possibly in progress) or DipIFR will be an advantage;

• At least 3 years of experience preparing IFRS financial statements (retail experience is an advantage); experience preparing IFRS financial statements through data transformation; consulting/audit experience (preferred);

• Proficient in Word and Excel;

• Knowledge of RAS and Tax Codes;

• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

WE OFFER:

• Become part of a multicultural, international team – take part in international projects in the Middle East;

• You'll have real opportunities for professional and career growth in the dynamic fashion industry;

• We care about your well-being:

• Extended health insurance is standard;

• We offer 30 days of paid leave per year to recharge, gain inspiration, and return with new ideas;

• The privilege of being part of the brand – every employee receives a 25% discount on Gloria Jeans products;

• Full-time employment, based in the UAE, Dubai.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Abu Dhabi

Duration: 24 months (extendable)

Role Purpose
The IFRS Technical and Finance Specialist will be responsible for assessing and advising on complex financial transactions in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, experience in financial service industry, preferably developed through audit background, to ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial reporting across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess accounting treatment of complex business transactions, contracts, and arrangements under IFRS.
• Draft and review technical accounting position papers and memos on complex transactions.
• Provide clear technical guidance to finance teams and business stakeholders on accounting implications of new investments.
• Support with quarterly reporting requirements, specially in relation to financial investments tracking, updating NAVs based on received capital accounts and estimates.
• Review investees financial statements and reporting packs.
• Reconcile financial information between finance and operations systems to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
• Support quarterly and annual reporting, including preparation and review of consolidated financial statements in line with IFRS.
• Liaise with external auditors on areas involving technical accounting assessments and investment-related issues.
• Coordinate with third-party appraisers and deal teams to support the valuation of direct equity investments.
• Support the enhancement and maintenance of robust internal controls around financial reporting processes.
• Deliver knowledge sessions and training on IFRS developments and technical accounting applications to internal team members

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably in Audit/ Assurance or Accounting Advisory within the Big4.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, with proven ability to apply in practice across diverse and complex industries, particularly financial services
• Demonstrated experience in drafting technical papers, advising stakeholders, and supporting consolidation and investment reporting processes

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to clearly articulate complex IFRS issues to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight timelines.
• Collaborate effectively with finance, legal and tax teams across various jurisdictions.
• Stakeholder management skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Why Join Us?
This role provides the opportunity to shape technical accounting practices, influence decision-making on key transactions, and act as the subject matter expert on IFRS within the organization.

Job Title:
IFRS 9 Credit Risk Analytics Specialist

Location:
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Salary:
Up to AED 25,000 per month (DOE)

Our client is a well-established, publicly listed financial services group headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with operations across the UAE.

The organisation provides consumer and commercial finance, investment management, insurance, and brokerage services, and is recognised for its focus on innovation and strong governance.

The Role:

The successful candidate will join the Risk Management function, focusing on the development, validation, and enhancement of IFRS 9 credit risk models (PD, LGD, EAD). The role will also involve portfolio analysis, stress testing, and ensuring compliance with UAE regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, validate, and maintain IFRS 9 models.
• Perform impact assessments and credit portfolio analytics.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, and IT teams to ensure accurate data and reporting.
• Support audits and contribute to model governance.

Requirements:

• Experience in credit risk analytics with IFRS 9 expertise.
• Strong quantitative skills with proficiency in SAS, R, Python, or SQL.
• Degree Qualified.
• Knowledge of UAE Central Bank regulations is advantageous.

If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV below.

Assistant Manager/Manager IFRS Professional Practice Other Assurance Dubai

Our Assurance group is one of the most trusted, respected, and influential organizations in the industry. As part of our team, you will provide peace of mind to clients by using your skills and experience to give companies, investors, and regulators confidence in the validity of financial statements and business-critical information or processes. Our Assurance groups include External Audit, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, and Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services.

You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning, and individually tailored coaching. This is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all stakeholders and play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, clients, and communities. Sound interesting? This is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity

Join IFRS Professional Practice within Assurance to provide technical consultation to our offices within MENA, addressing accounting and financial reporting challenges faced by our engagement teams during audit and advisory engagements.

Your key responsibilities

As an IFRS Professional Practice Assistant Manager/Manager, you will work closely with all EY offices in the MENA region, including professional practice colleagues and engagement teams. You will assist senior managers and partners in researching and resolving IFRS technical consultations and queries. You will also develop thought leadership for external audiences and internal guidance on accounting and financial reporting matters.

You will provide IFRS technical support to EY offices in MENA, helping reach conclusions on complex IFRS issues and preparing internal guidance based on consultations. Additionally, you will update research and learning materials, participate in thought leadership on emerging accounting issues, liaise with EY Global and EMEIA IFRS practices, deliver training, and contribute to comment letters on proposed standards for IASB input. Support on treasury and financial advisory engagements will also be part of your role.

Skills and attributes for success

Proactivity, accountability, and results-driven attitude are essential. The ability to manage competing priorities, effectively communicate, and manage resources will significantly impact your team and promote a positive work ethic.

To qualify for the role you must have

• At least 8 years of external audit experience, including at least one year as a Senior Manager, at a Big 4 firm
• A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• CA/CPA/ACCA certification
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS
• A desire to broaden your technical skills
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and writing skills
• Ability to research accounting and auditing inquiries and analyze emerging issues
• Strong managerial and organizational skills
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

What we look for

We seek entrepreneurs confident in developing and promoting strategic visions both internally and externally. You should be business-savvy, innovative, and motivated to create your own EY journey.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based rewards, and recognition. Additionally, we provide:

• Continuous learning: Develop skills to navigate future challenges.
• Success as defined by you: Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact.
• Transformative leadership: Insights, coaching, and confidence to lead effectively.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Embrace your authentic self and empower others to find their voice.

If you meet the above criteria, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

EY Building a better working world

EY helps create long-term value for clients, people, and society, building trust in capital markets. Our data-driven, technology-enabled teams across over 150 countries provide assurance and support clients in growth, transformation, and operations. We ask better questions to solve complex issues facing our world today.

Required Experience: Manager

We are a global leader in the hospitality industry with over 8,000 properties and more than 1.25 million rooms across 138 countries.

This role is focused on general accounting and tax accounting responsibilities with an emphasis on international accounting standards and maintaining accurate financial records.

We are seeking a highly qualified academic professional to fill the position of Assistant Professor in Financial Accounting. The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the growth and development of the accounting program at the university.

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in financial accounting, with a focus on data analytics and research-based learning.
• Publish high-quality research in leading accounting journals and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and dissertations, providing guidance and mentorship to students.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees, contributing to policy development and strategic planning.

• PhD degree in accounting from an internationally recognized institution, with a strong emphasis on financial accounting.
• Proven teaching experience in financial accounting at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a demonstrated ability to engage students and promote learning.
• A track record of publishing research in leading accounting journals, with a commitment to ongoing scholarly activity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.

• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and student outcomes, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Effective leadership and management skills, with the ability to supervise and mentor students and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Operating in the UAE for over 50 years, CBD manages the financial requirements of some of the largest corporates and businesses operating in the country, driving the UAE economy. Over the years, CBD has transformed into a progressive and modern banking institution winning multiple awards for its digital initiatives, credit cards, bank accounts, mobile app features and services.

CBD has been recognized as the number one bank in the UAE on the Forbes list of The World s Best Banks 2022.

As we continue to build upon our successes, we are looking for ambitious individuals who are passionate about the banking and finance industry and the markets in which CBD operates. Just as important to us is your ability to demonstrate a talent for dealing with people - your colleagues and our customers - and delivering service that really goes the extra mile.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct GL substantiations, ensuring all balances are supported with appropriate reconciliations and documentation.
• Perform in depth financial analysis and conduct financial investigations to identify discrepancies, weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in monitoring and enhancing financial controls ensuring compliance with standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review accurate journal entries.
• Review and remediation of GL rejections.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing process.
• Management and reconciliation of receivables, payables, prepaid expenses, unearned income, accrued expense, old items outstanding, deferred credits and manager cheques.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new processes/systems to create efficiencies and process maturity within Finance.
• Assist in managing Fixed Assets Register including depreciation, WIP capitalization, prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly reports that reflect the movement and position of Fixed Assets.
• LPOs management and issuance, create purchase orders for approved spend requests, validate against approved business cases or memos.
• Update procurement categories for LPOs as required and ensure data integrity in the PO system.
• Manage annual Insurance renewal process and claims handling.
• Confirm the accuracy of the Banca Assurance commission amount, monthly with insurance companies and account Banca Assurance products income and expenses, accurately ensuring error free accounting.

Service and Quality

• Ensure all work completed is accurate and well documented.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility and loyalty to the Company by adhering to corporate principles of business conduct, especially in relation to conflict of interest.
• Attend internal meetings where required and ensure action is taken to resolve any issues within a reasonable timeframe.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate, preferably Chartered Accountant

EXPERIENCE

• 4-5 years experience in finance / accounts functions preferably in a bank
• Experienced in Journals processing, GL substantiation, Payment process
• Proven experience of financial systems - ERP Tool (e.g. Dynamics 365)
• Understanding of financial accounting standards (IFRS) and financial control frameworks

SKILLS

• Planning and organizing skills
• Report writing and communication skills
• Numeracy and accuracy

COMPETENCIES

• Thinking analytically
• Communicating effectively
• Attention to detail

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Operating in the UAE for over 50 years, CBD manages the financial requirements of some of the largest corporates and businesses operating in the country, driving the UAE economy. Over the years, CBD has transformed into a progressive and modern banking institution winning multiple awards for its digital initiatives, credit cards, bank accounts, mobile app features and services.

CBD has been recognized as the number one bank in the UAE on the Forbes list of The World's Best Banks 2022.

As we continue to build upon our successes, we are looking for ambitious individuals who are passionate about the banking and finance industry and the markets in which CBD operates. Just as important to us is your ability to demonstrate a talent for dealing with people - your colleagues and our customers - and delivering service that really goes the extra mile.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct GL substantiations, ensuring all balances are supported with appropriate reconciliations and documentation.
• Perform in depth financial analysis and conduct financial investigations to identify discrepancies, weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in monitoring and enhancing financial controls ensuring compliance with standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review accurate journal entries.
• Review and remediation of GL rejections.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing process.
• Management and reconciliation of receivables, payables, prepaid expenses, unearned income, accrued expense, old items outstanding, deferred credits and manager cheques.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new processes/systems to create efficiencies and process maturity within Finance.
• Assist in managing Fixed Assets Register including depreciation, WIP capitalization, prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly reports that reflect the movement and position of Fixed Assets.
• LPOs management and issuance, create purchase orders for approved spend requests, validate against approved business cases or memos.
• Update procurement categories for LPOs as required and ensure data integrity in the PO system.
• Manage annual Insurance renewal process and claims handling.
• Confirm the accuracy of the Banca Assurance commission amount, monthly with insurance companies and account Banca Assurance products' income and expenses, accurately ensuring error free accounting.

Service and Quality

• Ensure all work completed is accurate and well documented.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility and loyalty to the Company by adhering to corporate principles of business conduct, especially in relation to conflict of interest.
• Attend internal meetings where required and ensure action is taken to resolve any issues within a reasonable timeframe.

Self-Development

• Take active interest to build skills and develop self to hold higher responsibilities

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Graduate, preferably Chartered Accountant

Experience

• 4-5 years' experience in finance / accounts functions preferably in a bank
• Experienced in Journals processing, GL substantiation, Payment process
• Proven experience of financial systems - ERP Tool (e.g. Dynamics 365)
• Understanding of financial accounting standards (IFRS) and financial control frameworks

Skills

• Planning and organizing skills
• Report writing and communication skills
• Numeracy and accuracy

COMPETENCIES

• Thinking analytically
• Communicating effectively
• Attention to detail