70 Reporting Manager jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

With 56,000 employees in 35 countries, we connect customers and beauty brands within the world’s most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare. and much more.

Reporting to: Finance Director

Position Purpose:

Manage a team of 6 accountants to handle various finance, accounting and tax matters, including schedules review, month-end closing, process improvements and collection reconciliation process locally. Work closely with the financial planning & control teams for closing and variance analysis and with the Accounting shared service center based in Indonesia. Support Finance Director and together with the rest of the team on process documentation and enhancements, including but not limited to those related to finance systems.

You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:

Leadership & Management:

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 6 accounting professionals including cash reconciliation process managed locally, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Provide guidance, training, and development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Set clear performance expectations, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback to team members.

Accounting & Controlling:

• Oversee back-office teams in Indonesia, ensuring precise financial processing, seamless interdepartmental coordination, and ongoing enhancement of support functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and period-end financial closings in compliance with accounting standards, coordinating closely with the controlling department.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment, ensuring compliance with LVMH policies and procedures.
• Contribute to budgeting and monthly forecasting of landlord charges, providing accurate cost projections, variance analysis, and accounting inputs to support the controlling team.

Audit and Compliance:

• Liaise with external auditors to facilitate the smooth audit closure of all entities on a timely basis.
• Facilitate and provide required information to tax advisors for tax filings, transfer pricing documentations and support in the customs and tax inspections from government authorities.
• Support the global tax team with ad hoc projects and initiatives on tax topics in the region.
• Oversee the Collection reconciliation team, ensuring accurate and timely variance reporting between recorded sales and actual collections.
• Monitor the performance and implement process enhancements to improve reconciliation accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the team in ensuring internal control compliance and provide guidance on store training initiatives, ensuring they are effectively led and implemented by the team to address existing deficiencies.

Process Improvement & Special Projects:

• Drive continuous improvement across accounting and reconciliation processes, identifying opportunities to optimize workflows and controls.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by the CFO.
• Collaborate with the Financial and Planning, Treasury, leasing and other finance leaders to support the overall financial strategy of the organization.

Do not hesitate to apply if you have:

• Master’s degree in Finance or Business administration or accounting qualifications.
• Expert knowledge of SAP and IFRS knowledge is mandatory.
• Advanced Excel is mandatory.
• 5+ years as Finance Leader in multinational and large-scale companies; a previous experience in retail industry is preferred.
• Proven experience as a successful team leader.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to influence at various organizational levels.
• Dynamic profile, agile & proactive, problem solver, team player.

Here, you will find:

• Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit
• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead
• Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference

Join us and belong to something beautiful

Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969.

The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends.

The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn.

With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients.

At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams.

Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community.

Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

With 56,000 employees in 35 countries, we connect customers and beauty brands within the world's most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare. and much more.

Reporting to: Finance Director
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Position Purpose
Manage a team of 6 accountants to handle various finance, accounting and tax matters, including schedules review, month-end closing, process improvements and collection reconciliation process locally. Work closely with the financial planning & control teams for closing and variance analysis and with the Accounting shared service center based in Indonesia. Support Finance Director and together with the rest of the team on process documentation and enhancements, including but not limited to those related to finance systems.

You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:
Leadership & Management

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 6 accounting professionals including cash reconciliation process managed locally, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Provide guidance, training, and development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Set clear performance expectations, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback to team members.

Accounting & Controlling

• Oversee back-office teams in Indonesia, ensuring precise financial processing, seamless interdepartmental coordination, and ongoing enhancement of support functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and period-end financial closings in compliance with accounting standards, coordinating closely with the controlling department.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment, ensuring compliance with LVMH policies and procedures.
• Contribute to budgeting and monthly forecasting of landlord charges, providing accurate cost projections, variance analysis, and accounting inputs to support the controlling team.

Audit And Compliance

• Liaise with external auditors to facilitate the smooth audit closure of all entities on a timely basis.
• Facilitate and provide required information to tax advisors for tax filings, transfer pricing documentations and support in the customs and tax inspections from government authorities.
• Support the global tax team with ad hoc projects and initiatives on tax topics in the region.

Collection Reconciliation Overview

• Oversee the Collection reconciliation team, ensuring accurate and timely variance reporting between recorded sales and actual collections.
• Monitor the performance and implement process enhancements to improve reconciliation accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the team in ensuring internal control compliance and provide guidance on store training initiatives, ensuring they are effectively led and implemented by the team to address existing deficiencies.

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Drive continuous improvement across accounting and reconciliation processes, identifying opportunities to optimize workflows and controls.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by the CFO.
• Collaborate with the Financial and Planning, Treasury, leasing and other finance leaders to support the overall financial strategy of the organization.

Do Not Hesitate To Apply If You Have

• Master' degree in Finance or Business administration or accounting qualifications.
• Expert knowledge of SAP and IFRS knowledge is mandatory.
• Advanced Excel is mandatory.
• 5+ years as Finance Leader in multinational and large-scale companies; a previous experience in retail industry is preferred.
• Proven experience as a successful team leader.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to influence at various organizational levels.
• Dynamic profile, agile & proactive, problem solver, team player.
• Fluent in English

Here, You Will Find

• Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit
• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead
• Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference

Join us and belong to something beautiful

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

With 56,000 employees in 35 countries, we connect customers and beauty brands within the world's most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare. and much more.

Reporting to: Finance Director

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Position Purpose:

Manage a team of 6 accountants to handle various finance, accounting and tax matters, including schedules review, month-end closing, process improvements and collection reconciliation process locally. Work closely with the financial planning & control teams for closing and variance analysis and with the Accounting shared service center based in Indonesia. Support Finance Director and together with the rest of the team on process documentation and enhancements, including but not limited to those related to finance systems.

You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:

Leadership & Management:

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 6 accounting professionals including cash reconciliation process managed locally, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Provide guidance, training, and development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Set clear performance expectations, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback to team members.

Accounting & Controlling:

• Oversee back-office teams in Indonesia, ensuring precise financial processing, seamless interdepartmental coordination, and ongoing enhancement of support functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and period-end financial closings in compliance with accounting standards, coordinating closely with the controlling department.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment, ensuring compliance with LVMH policies and procedures.
• Contribute to budgeting and monthly forecasting of landlord charges, providing accurate cost projections, variance analysis, and accounting inputs to support the controlling team.

Audit and Compliance:

• Liaise with external auditors to facilitate the smooth audit closure of all entities on a timely basis.
• Facilitate and provide required information to tax advisors for tax filings, transfer pricing documentations and support in the customs and tax inspections from government authorities.
• Support the global tax team with ad hoc projects and initiatives on tax topics in the region.

Collection Reconciliation Overview:

• Oversee the Collection reconciliation team, ensuring accurate and timely variance reporting between recorded sales and actual collections.
• Monitor the performance and implement process enhancements to improve reconciliation accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the team in ensuring internal control compliance and provide guidance on store training initiatives, ensuring they are effectively led and implemented by the team to address existing deficiencies.

Process Improvement & Special Projects:

• Drive continuous improvement across accounting and reconciliation processes, identifying opportunities to optimize workflows and controls.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by the CFO.
• Collaborate with the Financial and Planning, Treasury, leasing and other finance leaders to support the overall financial strategy of the organization.

Do not hesitate to apply if you have:

• Master' degree in Finance or Business administration or accounting qualifications.
• Expert knowledge of SAP and IFRS knowledge is mandatory.
• Advanced Excel is mandatory.
• 5+ years as Finance Leader in multinational and large-scale companies; a previous experience in retail industry is preferred.
• Proven experience as a successful team leader.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to influence at various organizational levels.
• Dynamic profile, agile & proactive, problem solver, team player.
• Fluent in English

Here, you will find:

• Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit
• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead
• Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference

Join us and belong to something beautiful

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 relation

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Upload your resume and our tool will compare it to the requirements for this job like recruiters do.

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

We have 56,000 employees in 35 countries, connecting customers and beauty brands within the world's most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare. and much more.

Reporting to: Finance Director

Position Purpose:

Manage a team of 6 accountants to handle various finance, accounting and tax matters, including schedules review, month-end closing, process improvements and collection reconciliation process locally. Work closely with the financial planning & control teams for closing and variance analysis and with the Accounting shared service center based in Indonesia. Support Finance Director and together with the rest of the team on process documentation and enhancements, including but not limited to those related to finance systems.

You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:

Leadership & Management:

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 6 accounting professionals including cash reconciliation process managed locally, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Provide guidance, training, and development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Set clear performance expectations, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback to team members.

Accounting & Controlling:

• Oversee back-office teams in Indonesia, ensuring precise financial processing, seamless interdepartmental coordination, and ongoing enhancement of support functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and period-end financial closings in compliance with accounting standards, coordinating closely with the controlling department.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment, ensuring compliance with LVMH policies and procedures.
• Contribute to budgeting and monthly forecasting of landlord charges, providing accurate cost projections, variance analysis, and accounting inputs to support the controlling team.

Audit and Compliance:

• Liaise with external auditors to facilitate the smooth audit closure of all entities on a timely basis.
• Facilitate and provide required information to tax advisors for tax filings, transfer pricing documentations and support in the customs and tax inspections from government authorities.
• Support the global tax team with ad hoc projects and initiatives on tax topics in the region.
• Oversee the Collection reconciliation team, ensuring accurate and timely variance reporting between recorded sales and actual collections.
• Monitor the performance and implement process enhancements to improve reconciliation accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the team in ensuring internal control compliance and provide guidance on store training initiatives, ensuring they are effectively led and implemented by the team to address existing deficiencies.

Process Improvement & Special Projects:

• Drive continuous improvement across accounting and reconciliation processes, identifying opportunities to optimize workflows and controls.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by the CFO.
• Collaborate with the Financial and Planning, Treasury, leasing and other finance leaders to support the overall financial strategy of the organization.

Do not hesitate to apply if you have:

• Master's degree in Finance or Business administration or accounting qualifications.
• Expert knowledge of SAP and IFRS knowledge is mandatory.
• Advanced Excel is mandatory.
• 5+ years as Finance Leader in multinational and large-scale companies; a previous experience in retail industry is preferred.
• Proven experience as a successful team leader.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to influence at various organizational levels.
• Dynamic profile, agile & proactive, problem solver, team player.

Here, you will find:

• Community , in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit
• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead
• Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference

Join us and belong to something beautiful

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Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effortlessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos.

Today, Circles partners with leading telco operators across multiple countries and continents, including KDDI Corporation, Etisalat Group (e&), AT&T, and Telkomsel, creating blueprints for future telco and digital experiences enjoyed by millions of consumers globally.

Besides its SaaS business, Circles operates three other distinct businesses:

• Circles.Life: A wholly-owned digital lifestyle telco brand based in Singapore, Circles.Life is powered by Circles' SaaS platform and pioneering go-to-market strategies. It is the digital market leader in Singapore and has won numerous awards for marketing, customer service, and innovative product offerings beyond connectivity.
• Circles Aspire: A global provider of Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) solutions. Its cloud-based Experience Cloud platform enables enterprises, service providers and developers to deliver and scale mobile, messaging, IoT, and connectivity services worldwide.
• Jetpac: Specializing in travel tech solutions, Jetpac provides seamless eSIM roaming for over 200 destinations and innovative travel lifestyle products, redefining connectivity for digital travelers. Jetpac was awarded Travel eSIM of the Year.

Circles is backed by renowned global investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, Founders Fund, and EDBI (the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), with a track record of backing industry challengers.

About This Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, commercially savvy Finance & Reporting Manager to own end-to-end financial reporting, controls, and operational finance for our new digital telco brand in MENA. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in enabling regional growth through robust financial governance, streamlined processes, and actionable insights.

The ideal candidate combines deep accounting expertise and strong business acumen, with experience in financial systems, process automation, and a hands-on approach to delivering accurate, timely financial information that drives confident business decisions.

What you will do

• Lead month-end close activities and ensure timely, accurate preparation and delivery of management accounts aligned with business rhythms
• Own the integrity of the general ledger; develop comprehensive knowledge of transaction flows, data hierarchies, and accounting treatments across markets and product lines
• Drive continuous improvements in financial reporting processes, including enhancing automation, efficiency, and accuracy across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles
• Harmonize and standardize country-level financial data across multiple ERP platforms to improve visibility, consistency, and reporting transparency across products and operational units
• Manage regulatory and statutory reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and local financial regulations in the MENA region
• Provide commercial and operational finance insights to support strategic initiatives, business planning, and performance management discussions with senior leadership
• Partner cross-functionally to develop and scale a tech-enabled, resilient finance function designed to support multi-market expansion and digital innovation
• Document finance processes, controls, and workflows to ensure scalability and audit readiness

What we are looking for

• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, preferably within multinational or fast-growth digital consumer or technology companies (B2C)
• Strong accounting foundation with proven expertise in financial reporting, general ledger management, and statutory compliance
• Demonstrated success managing month-end close processes and aligning financial data across disparate ERP systems or financial platforms
• Experience driving finance process automation, controls optimization, and data integrity improvements
• Comfortable working with large transactional datasets, including data mapping, financial analytics, and hierarchical reporting structures
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial reporting tools, and documentation best practices
• Prior experience in a Big 4 accounting firm or telco, especially in a regional MENA context, is highly desirable

Circles is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, disability or age.

To all recruitment agencies: Circles will only acknowledge resumes shared by recruitment agencies if selected in our preferred supplier partnership program.

Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Circles, employees or any other company location. Circles will not be held accountable for any fees related to unsolicited resumes not uploaded via our ATS.

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Job Overview:

The Budgeting & Reporting Manager develops and manages budgets, prepares financial reports, and provides strategic financial insights to support organizational decision-making. This role ensures financial compliance, drives process improvements, and leads critical financial cycles.

• Lead annual budgeting (pre/post) quarterly updates and daily expenditure monitoring.
• Develop budgets with cross-departmental input and maintain forecasting tools.
• Perform Budget vs. Actual analysis with variance justifications and KPI reporting.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and variance reports.
• Deliver actionable insights and presentations to senior management/stakeholders.
• Ensure accuracy and deadlines for all financial reporting.

• Ensure adherence to IFRS financial regulations and company policies.
• Maintain Chart of Accounts and update accounting manuals/procedures.
• Coordinate financial closures, audits, and implement audit recommendations.
• Support VAT compliance and act as backup for audit tasks.

• Manage receivables: oversee collections and relevant meetings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial processes.
• Mentor junior staff and drive automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies.
• Support CFO on ad-hoc assignments and finance team deliverables.

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Professional certification (CA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA).
• 7-12 years of experience in budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, financial software, and IFRS.
• Background in Real Estate, Construction, or related industries.

Skills:

• Strategic Focus & Decision Making
• Analytical & Problem-Solving
• Planning, Organizing & Results-Driven
• Communication & Interpersonal
• Team Leadership & Coaching
• Integrity & Compliance