Primary Responsibilities
The role is responsible for managing statutory audits, financial reporting, and tax compliance across assigned entities, ensuring adherence to local regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensure timely filing of statutory financial statements and tax returns for assigned entities
- Prepare, review, and lodge financial statements in compliance with Local GAAP/IFRS
- Stay updated on local regulatory requirements and ensure compliance
- Complete internal processes and maintain compliance checklists
- Forecast tax payments and coordinate with cashflow/accounting teams
- Prepare timely tax account reconciliations (both direct and indirect taxes)
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity, and compliance
- Support business transitions, reorganizations, and other initiatives on an ad hoc basis
- Assist in tax and financial audits conducted by local authorities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance teams, corporate tax, subsidiary management, and global financial services teams
- Prepare board presentations on financial performance as required
Key Responsibilities & Expectations
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Partner with business teams to understand needs and provide value-added financial support
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, business processes, and internal controls
- Apply relevant accounting standards and legislative requirements accurately
- Act as a primary point of contact for auditors, finance teams, and regulatory bodies
- Support completion of statutory audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting within deadlines
- Identify cost-saving opportunities proactively
- Maintain centralized documentation for financial statements and supporting records
- Ensure reconciliation between US GAAP and Local GAAP is prepared and reviewed
- Perform additional duties as required
Qualifications & Experience (Essential)
- CPA, CA, or equivalent qualification
- 5–7 years of post-qualification experience
- Minimum 3 years in Big 4 external audit (Middle East preferred)
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and Local GAAP
- Advanced accounting, analytical, and auditing skills
- Experience in multinational corporate environments
- Experience managing complex tax and financial audits
- Strong understanding of internal controls and risk management
- Experience with CIT and VAT filings
- Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAP, PeopleSoft)
- Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills
- Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken)
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
- Ability to simplify complex financial concepts for diverse audiences
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills within a matrix environment
- Strategic thinker with ability to translate strategy into execution
- High level of analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability
- Strong business acumen with the ability to interpret complex challenges
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, risks, and deadlines effectively
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive outcomes
- High level of adaptability, resilience, and teamwork
- Proactive approach to identifying risks and improvement opportunities
- Strong sense of ownership, creativity, and resourcefulness
