General Overview:
We are hiring for our client, a leading organization within the insurance sector, seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their finance and reporting team. This is a strong career opportunity for a finance professional with expertise in IFRS reporting, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced corporate environment.
The role will play a key part in supporting financial reporting, IFRS 17 implementation activities, reporting automation, and audit coordination, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across finance processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the preparation of financial statements, regulatory filings, and management reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
- Assist in developing and maintaining IFRS 17 workflows, reconciliations, accounting policies, and reporting templates
- Build and enhance IFRS 4 to IFRS 17 reconciliation processes and automation initiatives
- Develop chart of accounts mappings, ledger postings, and reporting structures aligned with IFRS requirements
- Participate in reporting process automation and data transformation initiatives using MS Office automation tools
- Analyze financial data, variance reports, and reporting metrics to support management decision-making
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure timely completion of audit and reporting requirements
- Support regulatory reporting activities and respond to financial data requests when required
- Assist in preparing dashboards, management presentations, and ad hoc financial analyses
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on reporting accuracy, efficiency, and compliance governance
- Support operational readiness activities, reconciliations, and reporting controls
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
- Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CA are highly preferred
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or audit roles
- Strong knowledge of IFRS reporting standards, including IFRS 17 exposure
- Prior experience within insurance, financial services, or multinational environments is highly desirable
- Arabic speaker is mandatory
- Strong analytical and financial reporting skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly advanced Excel and reporting automation capabilities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a deadline-driven environment
- Interest in process improvement, automation, and reporting transformation initiatives
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA)
- Minimum 3+ years experience in accounting, financial reporting, or audit roles
- Strong knowledge of IFRS reporting standards, including IFRS 17 exposure
- Prior experience within insurance, financial services, or multinational environments
- Arabic speaker (mandatory)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly advanced Excel and reporting automation
- Strong analytical and financial reporting skills with attention to detail
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a deadline-driven environment
- Interest in process improvement, automation, and reporting transformation initiatives
What We Do
Intelligent Solutions HR is a Dubai-based recruitment specialist and boutique executive search firm dedicated to helping companies find the right talent and serving human capital needs across the Middle East.
