- Contribute to the definition and implementation (in coordination with the GL team) of reporting requirements from investee entities and assets (content format & timeline) to ensure necessary information is captured for Group reporting purposes in a timely and efficient manner
- Ensure that financial information and reports received from the GL team/ management accountants are accurate and complete and in line with the GL.
- Ensure that all significant variances are identified & explained.
- Assist in the preparation and issuance of the Group management reports in line with stakeholder requirements including but not limited to:
Monthly flash report and highlevel variance analysis to shareholders by WD5 working day.
Monthly executive report to Board of Directors and Shareholders by 10 working day.
Monthly management report to Executive management and functional heads by WD 12 working day.
Internal financial performance scorecard update.
Other Adhoc reports.
- Provide analysis of/ commentary on financial performance and management reports providing meaningful commentary on business performance (e.g. comparison of actuals and forecasts with budgets previous period etc) providing both clarity on performance and the key drivers thereof and recommendations to management on opportunities and ways to optimize financial performance
- Implement any changes made to reporting and consolidation templates and communicate and explain the reporting needs to management accountants in line with top management expectations.
- Contribute to ICV exercise done in coordination with procurement department.
- As and when required align with functional heads and Performance management team on internal financial scorecard metrics ensuring consistency and compatibility with corporate scorecard.
- Coordinate and conduct regular review meetings with the Functional Heads on the corporate performance and internal financial scorecards to ensure a common understanding on performance status and the key drivers thereof risks and opportunities and key areas of focus in order to enhance overall functional and corporate performance.
- Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget and business planning process for Masdar and Masdar Green Hydrogen in accordance with Shareholders and Clevel guidelines and corporate strategy and plans including:
Prepare draft planning timetable guidelines and responsibility matrix to meet stakeholder requirements
Coordinate with Office of CIO and COO on asset plans (operational under construction pipeline)
Where necessary coordinate with Platforms and other investees on budgetary inputs
- Partake in review of draft budgets and associated presentations with key internal stakeholders prior to formal submission to ensure accuracy and completeness and alignment on budget submission.
- Partake in review of draft budgets and associated presentations with shareholder representatives to ensure alignment on budget submission. Submission of final budgets to shareholders and Board for approval including completion of budget templates and system uploads as required by shareholders and preparation of budget presentations.
- Contribute to the quarterly (or more frequently if required) reforecasting process and handle any adhoc requests for forecasts at both a consolidated and business function/corporate unit level.
- Prepare monthly DEVEX report to key stakeholders.
Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in accounting/finance or related field.
- Qualified accountant CA ACCA CIMA is an asset.
Preferred Experience :
- 46 years of experience in financial planning and reporting.
- Experience working at a group financial planning and reporting level in large multinational companies involving similar responsibilities and activities or equivalent experience is an asset.
JobSpecific Skills :
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate / multifunctional environment.
- Good knowledge of ERP environment.
- Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Strong knowledge about financial planning and reporting systems and tools.
- Excellent computer literacy with strong background in Excel Word Power Point.
- Excellent knowledge of various accounting processes and a understanding of internal controls.
- Excellent knowledge of international auditing standards.
Additional Information :
Masdar is one of the worlds fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.
As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAEs vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested or committed to invest in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.
Masdar unites the UAEs three energy champions Mubadala ADNOC and TAQA and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.
Promoting innovation in solar wind energy storage wastetoenergy and geothermal energy Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneeringprojects using cuttingedge clean energy technologies that are commercially viable and bankable.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Key Skills Internal Audit,Financial Services,Financial Performance,Variance Analysis,Journal Entries,Account Management,ACH,Customer Accounts,General Ledger Accounts,Payroll,Customer Relationships,Financial Statements,Annual Reports
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1