Financial & Performance Reporting Manager
Full time
at Emirates Investment Authority
in
UAE
Posted on February 20, 2025
Job details
The Purpose of the Role The Financial & Performance Reporting Manager is responsible for developing and producing performance and financial reporting for EIA's investments and operations. This function plays a key role in enhancing investment performance reporting, integrating automation and AI-driven tools, and improving transparency in financial disclosures. The role should also oversee financial reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS, UAE regulatory requirements, and international best practices. The Financial & Performance Reporting Manager will lead financial reporting innovations, ensure alignment with investment analytics, and strengthen data integrity to support strategic decision-making within EIA. Strategic Responsibilities
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management, enabling proactive decision-making in existing and new individual investments, funds and portfolio optimization.
- Support regulatory and stakeholder reporting with in-depth analytics on fund performance and financial risks.
- Develop and implement advanced reporting strategies to align with EIA's investment objectives and governance frameworks.
- Leverage automation and AI-powered analytics to optimize financial reporting processes and data accuracy. Drive digital transformation initiatives within financial reporting, improving efficiency, compliance, and risk management.
- Collaborate with external auditors, regulatory authorities, and investment teams to strengthen financial controls and enhance fund transparency.
- Engage in financial risk management initiatives, identifying reporting risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Provide performance reports on EIA's financial and investment performance.
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, fund performance reports, and external financial disclosures in compliance with IFRS, UAE regulations, and investment reporting standards, ensuring alignment across financial units.
- Implement automation solutions and AI-driven financial reporting tools to enhance speed, accuracy, and efficiency while integrating financial performance analysis with fund reporting.
- Develop and enforce internal financial controls to maintain data integrity and compliance with corporate governance frameworks.
- Manage financial consolidation processes to ensure seamless reporting across investment portfolios.
- Supervise the adoption and optimization of ERP systems and financial data analytics tools, ensuring financial data accuracy and consistency.
- Provide variance analysis, risk-adjusted return insights, and KPI reporting for executive decision-making while leading fund performance reporting enhancements to deliver real-time insights.
- Conduct financial reporting risk assessments to maintain compliance with governance policies and support executive management in budgeting, financial forecasting, and investment performance analytics.
- Lead and mentor the financial reporting team, fostering a culture of data-driven accuracy, compliance, and innovation.
- Provide training on financial reporting automation, AI-powered analytics, and regulatory changes.
- Develop career development programs and succession planning for financial reporting professionals.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with investment, treasury, and risk management teams to align financial reporting with investment strategy.
- Ensure adherence to best practices in data governance, financial analytics, and reporting integrity.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field is required, with an advanced degree (MBA, CPA, CFA) preferred.
- Certifications such as CPA, CFA, or ACCA are highly desirable.
- Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in financial reporting, with at least 5 years focused on fund performance analytics or investment reporting.
- Experience in implementing AI-driven financial reporting solutions, ERP systems, and data analytics tools is crucial.
- Strong expertise in IFRS, financial controls, fund performance reporting, and investment analytics is required, alongside a comprehensive understanding of UAE financial regulations, compliance frameworks, and global reporting standards.
- Additionally, candidates must have prior exposure to audit coordination, financial consolidation, and automation of financial processes.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, and fund administration platforms like Burgiss, Citco, Aladdin, Bloomberg, and FactSet is preferential.
- Professional Growth: Comprehensive development frameworks that align individual competencies with organizational goals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and expertise.
- Diverse Experience: Exposure to a diversified portfolio of global and regional investments, spanning multiple sectors, allowing employees to build expertise in high-stakes financial and strategic asset management.
- Impactful Work: The chance to contribute to transformative national projects and initiatives, playing a pivotal role in creating economic champions that drive the UAE's growth.
- Collaborative Culture: A performance-driven workplace that values teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
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