Financial Reporting Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee General Ledger accounting activities and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure proper classification of entries.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and IFRS compliance.
• Manage the month-end close process to deliver timely and reliable financial results.
• Act as the key contact for external and internal auditors.
• Lead the preparation of audit schedules, supporting documents, and disclosures.
• Ensure smooth execution of quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Ensure completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations with timely issue resolution.
• Deliver management reporting with variance analysis versus budget and prior periods.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with finance policies.
• Drive process improvements and close cycle optimization.
• Partner with FP&A and business teams to ensure alignment of financial data and insights.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support finance transformation initiatives including automation and system enhancements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7 to 10+ years of experience in financial reporting, General Ledger, or audit.
• SOCPA certification required.
• CA or CPA certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation.
• Experience in managing audit processes.
• Advanced Excel and SAP/ERP systems knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS, zakat, withholding tax, and financial reporting.
• Pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry experience preferred (not mandatory).
• Leadership and team management experience required.
• Strong English communication skills required.