Provide support to the Finance Controller in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the accounting and financial reporting of EIA
Interact closely with Investment Operations to ensure accurate books and records are maintained and aligned between operations and financial records
Prepare the draft IFRS compliant financial statements for mid-year and year end
Prepare the quarterly Management Accounting pack and ensuring that all links to other reports are accurately maintained
Ensure the maintenance of accurate financial accounting records for all activities and the timely and effective closure and full reconciliation of each month end within agreed timescales
Prepare the EIA’s annual budget is using zero based budgeting principles with line managers and budget owners.
Responsible for the completion periodic reconciliation on a timely basis between accounting, performance and portfolio management systems to ensure consistency of data across all systems.
Work closely with Internal Audit to ensure that internal audit findings are responded to and acted on within agreed time scales.
Ensure periodic review is completed of the Finance policy manual making recommendations for changes and improvement.
Responsible for being the subject matter expert for EIA’s accounting software and ensure all upgrades or enhancement of systems are planned and implemented in a controlled, well documented and effective manner

Bachelor Degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or Management.
Preferably qualified accountant (CPA/ACCA/ICAEW) with international experience
8+ years post-qualifications experience with exposure to the accounting for derivatives and complex financial instruments under an IFRS environment.
Experience in accounting and preparing financial statements in an asset management or pension fund background
Well-versed and considered an expert in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Should be familiar with business practice and culture in the region
Excellent leadership and people skills
In-depth Finance expertise across all processes

ملخص الوظيفة

Finance Director (UAE National)