Senior Financial Analyst - Statutory Reporting
Huhtamaki · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
Lead statutory financial reporting and regulatory compliance for Huhtamaki AG and its branches in Switzerland, UAE, and Finland. Manage external audits, tax coordination, and monthly closing activities using Oracle Fusion to ensure adherence to IFRS and local GAAP.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 7-10 years of relevant experience, preferably including Big Four audit experience. Proficiency in IFRS, Oracle EBS/Fusion, and professional accounting qualifications like ACCA or CPA are highly preferred.
Full description
Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet
We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
The Senior Financial Analyst – Statutory Reporting is responsible for ensuring accurate statutory financial reporting, regulatory compliance, tax coordination, and audit management across Huhtamaki AG and its branch operations. The role serves as the key finance lead for statutory accounting activities, ensuring compliance with IFRS, local GAAP requirements, Group policies, and regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
The position works closely with accounting teams, external auditors, tax advisors, and Group Finance to maintain robust financial controls, support month-end close activities, and ensure timely statutory and regulatory submissions.
Key Responsibilities:
A. Statutory Reporting & Compliance
- Lead statutory reporting and annual financial statement preparation for Huhtamaki AG and branch operations in Switzerland, UAE, and Finland.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP requirements, Group accounting policies, and regulatory obligations.
- Coordinate annual statutory filings and maintain IFRS-to-local GAAP reconciliations.
- Monitor accounting and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
B. Financial Close, Audit & Tax
- Lead monthly closing activities in Oracle Fusion, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Coordinate external audits and serve as the primary finance contact for auditors.
- Manage tax compliance and reporting activities across Switzerland, UAE, and Finland in partnership with Group Tax and external advisors.
- Support transfer pricing, Pillar Two, and other statutory compliance requirements.
C. Controls, Governance & Business Support
- Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with Group governance standards.
- Monitor credit insurance exposure and Operating Working Capital (OWC) performance.
- Prepare cost and profitability reporting and provide financial insights to management.
- Support accounting teams on technical accounting matters and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, ACA, CA, or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum 7–10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience.
- Experience working within a multinational corporation (MNC) environment.
- Previous audit experience, preferably with a Big Four accounting firm.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
- Strong conceptual understanding of accounting principles, consolidation, and group reporting structures.
- Experience managing statutory audits and regulatory compliance activities.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle EBS/Fusion ERP.
- Exposure to Swiss, UAE, and/or European statutory reporting requirements is advantageous.
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Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting expertise.
- Excellent understanding of IFRS and financial controls.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines across jurisdictions.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and drive accountability.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process efficiency.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.