About this opportunity
PER lists this VP, Group Accounting and Reporting, Investment Office, Dubai, UAE opportunity in north bend, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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VP, Group Accounting and Reporting, Investment Office, Dubai, UAE
PER is working on an exciting opportunity with a leading investment office based in Dubai, which is looking to appoint a Vice President of Group Accounting. The successful individual will oversee group accounting, consolidation and statutory financial reporting across a complex management entity and investment structure. The role will work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting and effective financial oversight across the Group.
VP, Group Accounting and Reporting, Investment Office, Dubai, UAE
Finance
Accounting & Tax
Middle East
10 - 15 years
About our client
The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant and timely financial reporting, while maintaining a strong control environment. The VP will work closely with the fund finance teams to oversee the flow of financial data into the Group’s accounting platform. The position will have hands‑on oversight of entity‑level reporting, intercompany transactions, transfer pricing and IFRS compliance, with a strong focus on maintaining robust processes, controls and systems across the function.
The successful individual will have the opportunity to help shape the function as it develops, adapting to successive stages of its build‑out and leveraging leading‑edge AI capabilities to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls and continuously increase the value‑added services delivered by the finance function.
This role will require full relocation to Dubai. What the job involves
Oversee Group accounting, including general ledger, cash management, reconciliations, intercompany and Accounts Payable, ensuring strong controls and process integrity
Lead Group consolidation and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal policies
Coordinate Groupaudits, working closely with external auditors and Tax to ensure accurate and timely reporting and filings
Ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data flowing from investment systems into NetSuite
Act as the NetSuite power user and owner, optimising configuration, functionality and system utilisation
Partner with Finance, Technology and Data & AI teams to optimise data integration and implement AI and agentic applications across the finance function
Lead projects to strengthen financial controls, policies and procedures, with a focus on cash, intercompany transactions, SPV capitalisation and transfer pricing
Drive best practice across financial reporting, consolidation and systems, continuously enhancing the value delivered by the finance function
Who we are looking for
Qualified accountant (CPA, CA, ACA or equivalent)
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, Group consolidation and statutory reporting, with proven experience managing external audits
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial systems
Experience within financial services, asset management or investment management highly preferred
Highly technical and hands‑on, with the ability to operate across detailed accounting, reconciliations and systems
High levels of integrity, accountability and attention to detail
Strong communicator, able to translate complex accounting matters into clear and practical business insights
Systems and process focused, with a strong interest in automation and continuous improvement
Analytical and commercially minded, balancing technical precision with broader business objectives
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Worksite address
north bend, WA, 98045, US
Who can apply
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