Finance Lead / Senior Statutory Lead

Job code: TARE6147**Role Purpose** Manage the closing of statutory accounts, tax declarations and compliance, and oversee external and internal audits across SSH Group entities.**Key Responsibilities** Statutory & Regulatory Compliance • Manage statutory accounting requirements in line with local laws (commercial, labor, and tax regulations). • Prepare and submit statutory reports and regulatory filings across countries of operation. Tax Compliance & Advisory • Ensure compliance with VAT, withholding tax, and other tax regulations. • Develop, implement, and monitor tax compliance policies across the Group. • Handle tax declarations, investigations, and correspondence with authorities. • Support and drive tax optimization & Financial Governance • Lead external audits for consolidated Group accounts and individual entities. • Ensure financial reporting alignment with IFRS. • Coordinate company valuations and due diligence with external consultants. • Support internal audit activities, including risk assessments, audit planning, and follow-up on financial actions in coordination with the Audit Committee and Group Internal Auditor.**Qualifications & Experience** • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. • CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification. • Strong IFRS knowledge supported by formal training or certification. • Minimum 10 years’ experience in a Big 4 / Big 10 audit firm (external audit and/or tax). • Experience auditing or advising companies within Architecture & Engineering or professional services businesses (consultancy, legal, accounting, marketing, etc.) operating**Job Location:** United Arab Emirates#J-18808-Ljbffr