Finance Manager – Financial Reporting & Audit

BHFT

3d•Remote

About The Position

BHFT is seeking a Finance Manager to serve as the primary liaison with external parties such as auditors, tax authorities, banks, and regulators. This role involves preparing statutory financial statements according to IFRS, overseeing external audit processes in various jurisdictions, and ensuring tax compliance in key markets including the UAE, USA, India, and China. The position also requires providing support for management accounting activities, acting as a backup for a peer Finance Manager during absences or busy periods. This is a critical role for an individual with extensive IFRS knowledge, strong documentation skills, and the ability to confidently interact with global auditors, regulators, and tax advisors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
Professional qualification — ACCA, ACA, or CPA (qualified); CIMA also considered with strong IFRS and audit exposure.
5+ years in external reporting, audit, or a Big-4 / mid-tier audit firm.
Deep working knowledge of IFRS — able to prepare technical workings without external support.
End-to-end experience managing external audit processes.
Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly finance modules for statutory close and consolidation.

Nice To Haves

Master's or MBA is a plus.
Multi-jurisdictional tax experience is a plus.
Familiarity with the relevant regulatory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements under IFRS.
Own the IFRS technical agenda.
Manage intercompany eliminations and transfer pricing documentation.
Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors across all entities and jurisdictions.
Coordinate audit timelines and files.
Track management letter recommendations.
Oversee tax filings across all operating jurisdictions (UAE, India, China/Hong Kong, and others).
Monitor legislative changes related to tax.
Manage external tax advisors.
Prepare regulatory returns for DMCC, FSRA, RBI, and other authorities.
Maintain CDD/KYC documentation.
Support UBO and economic substance filings.
Provide interchangeable cover to the FM – Management Accounting on budgets, P&A analysis, and ERP implementation during leave or peak periods.