Finance Reporting Manager
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About the Role
MetLife seeks a Financial Reporting Manager for its Gulf business in Dubai. The role leads preparation of financial and regulatory reports, oversees IFRS 17 reporting, and manages external audits.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and review of financial statements and regulatory returns on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
- Act as primary liaison with external auditors and regulators for all financial reporting and IFRS 17 matters
- Serve as subject matter expert for IFRS 17 within the finance function
- Lead and develop the financial reporting team
- Implement and maintain strong internal controls and governance over financial reporting processes
- Analyze and interpret complex financial data to provide actionable insights
- Champion finance process improvements and automation initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred) or Finance, Business Administration
- Minimum 5+ years of financial reporting experience, including several years within a multinational corporation (insurance/financial services preferred)
- Prior external audit experience (e.g., 2–5 years in a Big 4 firm) strongly desirable
- Fluent Arabic speaker (required)
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) strongly preferred
- In depth knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting frameworks, including comprehensive understanding of IFRS 17
- Experience in risk assessment and implementation of internal control frameworks for financial reporting
- Advanced knowledge of financial statement preparation, financial reporting processes, and financial analysis
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with financial systems
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General Information
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Working Schedule: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Travel Required: 10%
- Relocation Assistance Available: Yes
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and review of financial statements and regulatory returns on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and regulators for all financial reporting and IFRS 17 matters.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for IFRS 17 within the finance function.
- Lead and develop the financial reporting team.
- Implement and maintain strong internal controls and governance over financial reporting processes.
- Analyze and interpret complex financial data to provide actionable insights.
- Champion finance process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Take on additional duties or projects as assigned.
Qualifications, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred) or Finance, Business Administration.
- Minimum 5+ years of financial reporting experience, including several years within a multinational corporation (insurance/financial services preferred).
- Prior external audit experience (e.g., 2–5 years in a Big 4 firm) strongly desirable.
- Fluent Arabic speaker (required). Excellent written and spoken English.
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- In depth knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting frameworks, including IFRS 17.
- Experience in risk assessment and implementation of internal control frameworks.
- Advanced knowledge of financial statement preparation and financial analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with financial systems.
Competencies Required
- Strong leadership skills with ability to inspire, manage, and develop a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Business acumen and deep understanding of business and financial concepts.
- Highly organized, able to multi task and meet multiple deadlines.
- Strong analytical thinking and high attention to detail.
- Motivated with strong sense of responsibility.
- Effective time management under tight deadlines.
- Innovative and open to change.
- Adaptable to evolving requirements.
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