Team lead - Financial reporting

Company Overview:

Founded in Dubai in 2016, SQUATWOLF is a gymwear brand made for athletes who push limits in and out of the gym. What started in the Middle East has grown into a global movement, with customers in 100+ countries. We’re on a mission to elevate human experience through high-performance gear that drives strength, progress, and purpose.

As we level up, we’re building a bold, creative brand team that’s hungry to make an impact. If you're ready to shape the future of gymwear and be part of something powerful, you’re in the right place.

SQUATWOLF.COM

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Team Lead – Financial Reporting to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for overseeing the preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulations, and supporting senior management with insights for strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of financial reporting, consolidation across multiple entities and jurisdictions, and experience in leading process improvements in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Lead the preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deliverables for management and the Board.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and eliminations across multi-entity structures.
• Support statutory, tax, and regulatory reporting obligations in UAE, Pakistan, UK, and other relevant jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate tax, transfer pricing, ESR, and VAT regulations.
• Manage multi-currency reporting ensuring accurate consolidation and FX translation under IFRS.
• Ensure timely preparation of MIS reporting packs for the Board and senior management, including dashboards and variance analysis.

Month-End Close & Analysis

• Lead preparation of management reporting packs (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and KPIs) at group and channel levels.
• Align reporting outputs with Management and Board Requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting timelines.
• Prepare and review accruals, provisions, and adjustments to ensure accurate reporting of financial performance.
• Manage and maintain relevant schedules and ledgers.
• Collaborate with FP&A to provide financial reporting data for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.

Internal Controls & Audit

• Maintain strong internal controls around financial reporting processes.
• Develop and document accounting policies, ensuring consistency and compliance with best practices.
• Coordinate with external auditors during interim and year-end audits, ensuring timely delivery of schedules and reconciliations.
• Support internal audits and implement recommendations to strengthen controls.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Lead initiatives to streamline and automate reporting processes through ERP enhancements and BI tools.
• Drive enhancements in SAP Business One for reporting, ensuring accuracy of GL, Profit Centers, and Cost Centers.
• Collaborate with IT and system integrators to improve reporting modules in ERP systems (e.g., SAP B1, PowerBI).
• Champion adoption of automation and AI-based reporting tools to future-proof finance processes.

Leadership & Stakeholder Communication

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely capture and reporting of financial data across all streams.
• Supervise and mentor junior reporting staff, promoting accuracy, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding financial reporting matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure timely information flow for reporting and compliance.
• Communicate financial insights effectively to management, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• ACCA / CA / ICMAP or equivalent
• 4–6 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or audit, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in multi-entity, international business environments.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and reporting tools (PowerBI, Excel).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.