Assistant Manager - Statutory and Management Reporting

About Dubai Holding Group Services

Group Services is Dubai Holding’s shared business services arm that provides consolidated business solutions in procurement, finance and human capital across the Group. With a commitment to talent, digital innovation and continuous improvement, it delivers best-in-class service, enhancing the Group’s overall performance.

Group Services is dedicated to transforming operations, elevating service quality and cultivating specialised teams focused on excellence and innovation.

Group Services comprises of:

Group Services Procurement delivers end-to-end value through strategic sourcing, supplier management and contracting. Enabled by advanced technology, streamlined processes, strong governance and data-driven insights, it ensures responsible sourcing, cost efficiency and operational excellence.

Group Services Finance manages financial transactions, budgeting and reporting to ensure strong fiscal health and cash flow. It empowers informed decision-making through insights that drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Group Services Human Capital manages the full employee lifecycle, ensuring a smooth journey from recruitment to offboarding while fostering a culture that values and supports people, the Group’s greatest asset.

Empowering talent for the future

Group Services’ greatest strength lies in its people; their collective capabilities serve as the driving force of the company. Dedicated to creating a vibrant talent hub where challenging the norm leads to innovation, collaboration fuels creativity and caring for people and partners cultivates strong relationships, Group Services aims to build a foundation for sustained success.

As a business that views success as a shared journey and celebrates every achievement along the way, Group Services offers the opportunity to grow, develop skills and make a meaningful impact.

Dubai Holding Group Services proudly supports a diverse portfolio of companies:

• Dubai Holding Real Estate
• Dubai Holding Entertainment
• Dubai Holding Community Management
• Dubai Holding Land Estates
• Dubai Holding Hospitality
• Dubai Holding Investments
• Dubai Holding Asset Management

Job Overview

Here’s your chance to step into the role of Assistant Manager – Statutory and Management Reporting at Dubai Holding Group Services. In this position, you’ll perform financial and management reporting for Dubai Holding verticals, supporting reporting accuracy, process efficiency and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll also support continuous improvement and optimization across the Group Services Finance reporting function while leading your team to foster customer centricity and service excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable financial regulations and policies.
• Preparing financial statements in compliance with IFRS standards.
• Ensuring reporting processes are aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Performing the consolidation process for multi-entity organisations.
• Monitoring the preparation of monthly Dubai Holding Vertical Management Packs, including consolidated financial reports, KPIs, variance analysis and other relevant information for management reporting.
• Analysing financial results and providing insights to senior management.
• Preparing variance analysis reports comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborating with the FP&A team to align financial reporting with planning and analysis.
• Assisting with reports for regulatory bodies, including Dubai Municipality and the Federal Tax Authority.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Monitoring changes in reporting standards and implementing necessary updates.
• Liaising with external auditors during the audit process.
• Collaborating with other Group Services Finance teams to ensure financial data is accurate and up to date.
• Managing a team of Senior Associates and Associates within reporting.
• Developing strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across finance, internal audit and business operations.
• Providing regular updates and escalating issues to senior management in a timely manner.
• Ensuring adherence to internal controls and compliance procedures, identifying improvement opportunities and driving corrective actions.
• Assessing reporting workflows and leading initiatives to reduce cycle time and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Identifying and recommending opportunities for cost reduction and process efficiency.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to implement process improvements effectively.

About you

The preferred candidate for this role should possess the following experience and credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional certification such as CA, CPA or ACCA is required.
• At least five years of experience in financial reporting, general ledger and financial close processes.
• Expertise in financial controls, compliance and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of finance functions and processes.
• Strong operational capabilities with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle Fusion or Workday.
• Experience with tools and technologies such as ARCS, BlackLine, robotic process automation and AI-driven analytics.
• Strategic orientation, customer focus and intrapreneurial thinking.
• Strong focus on talent, employee centricity, process excellence and execution.
• Demonstrated innovation and team leadership capabilities.
• Experience working within finance shared services is preferred.
• Experience working in the Middle East region is preferred.

About the Benefits

At Dubai Holding, we’re committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.