Senior Executive - Statutory Reporting

Company Overview

WhiteCrow Research is a global leader in talent research, insights, and sourcing with offices across the UK, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Dubai, and India. Our extensive international presence and expertise enable us to deeply understand and engage niche markets worldwide. Additionally, we complement our clients' internal recruitment teams by providing specialized talent acquisition services.

Our client, established in 2000, is a thriving retail group in the Middle East, partnering with prestigious fashion and lifestyle brands to deliver globally inspired products and experiences across the GCC. The company aims to be the primary regional gateway for international retailers. Its collaborative efforts with global brands, deep market knowledge, and customer-centric focus have fostered steady growth and expansion throughout the region.

Role Summary

As a Senior Executive in Statutory Reporting, you will support the development, management, and monitoring of operational expenditure budgets aligned with Group policies. You will act as a key liaison among department heads and the finance team to consolidate data for annual budgeting, oversee budget implementation, and assist management with periodic and ad hoc reports to facilitate informed decision-making and effective cost control.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of operating expense budget plans and related schedules following Group guidelines.
• Coordinate with various departments to gather necessary information for annual budget development.
• Monitor budget execution and assist with any required recalibrations or forecasts for management review.
• Contribute to the creation of timely Management Information Reports that provide critical insights for decision-making and cost control.
• Develop and maintain KPI reporting systems to track and analyze financial performance.
• Investigate variances and compile financial reviews with recommendations for adjustments based on business needs.
• Analyze monthly operational performance reports, variances, and metrics to predict budget deviations throughout the fiscal year.
• Participate in designing budgetary, information systems, and project reporting policies and procedures to ensure strong budget controls across company operations.
• Provide input for enhancing budgeting, planning, controlling, and reporting tools to reduce variances and improve accuracy.
• Maintain strict oversight of budgeting software models to ensure accurate preparation, maintenance, and monitoring of budgets.
• Identify issues within financial systems and coordinate with technical teams for resolution.
• Review financial statements to confirm they align with financial records and comply with statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance; professional certifications like CA, ACCA, or CPA preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of real estate business operations, accounting principles, and regulatory standards.
• At least 3 to 5 years of finance experience, preferably in real estate or budgeting roles.
• Proficiency with Management Information Systems (MIS), Oracle, and budgeting software.
• Capability to manage complex general ledger accounts effectively.
• Expertise in preparing financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Strong analytic and numerical aptitude with keen attention to detail.