Manager, Financial Reporting en Masdar

Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development.

Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

The primary purpose of this role is to manage the internal and external financial reporting requirements of the UK and Global Offshore Wind entities, reporting to and providing support to the Vice President, Finance & Accounting on accounting & finance-related matters. To oversee and perform an initial review of work prepared by Senior Accountants.

Responsibilities

Management of reporting

• Review of monthly results and accounts for the UK and offshore wind business as prepared by the Senior Accountant and equity-accounted results as provided by the asset operators
• Prepare consolidated reports and submission of detailed quarterly reporting packs to Masdar Group Finance, including investigating and resolving discrepancies or irregularities, providing insight and commentary
• Build and maintain UK/Offshore wind financial consolidation model, ensuring accuracy and scalability.
• Prepare statutory financial statements under IFRS or FRS 101 for UK entities to a high standard.
• Review of sales invoices prior to submission to customers
• Prepare monthly and quarterly corporation and deferred tax entries (with assistance from third party tax advisor where relevant)
• Work alongside VP FP&A to ensure accurate and timely financial actuals are available for management and Board reporting, supporting informed decision-making and investment analysis.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Corporation Tax and VAT, remaining up to date with relevant local and global taxation rules and regulations.

Technical Accounting

• Prepare accounting papers on complex and judgemental areas on new or unusual transactions
• Prepare technical papers on recurring areas such as decommissioning provisions, deferred tax recognition, impairment of assets and goodwill, expected credit loss assessments, and going concern.
• Advise management on the accounting impact of new business arrangements, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and project financing structures.
• Review VAT returns and other regulatory filings.
• Stay current with changes in IFRS, UK GAAP, and narrative reporting requirements, ensuring compliance and proactively advising stakeholders of impacts.

Management of auditors, governance and stakeholder relations

• Coordinate with and support the statutory auditor on the annual Group audit for all UK entities ensuring timely and complete compliance with group reporting requirements (i.e. issuance of clearance for group reporting purposes)
• Act as the primary point of contact with external auditors in respect of statutory audits, timelines, deliverables and generally managing relationship with auditors
• Oversee work performed by outsourced accounting firm (bookkeeping entries, payroll, other entity financial statements)
• Liaise with tax advisors in preparation of corporation tax returns, tax provision entries and other taxation matters
• Support financial compliance matters and assist in Masdar Internal Audit reviews, implementing recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with joint venture partners, lenders, and external advisors to support financial governance and reporting integrity.

Continuous improvement of policies, systems and processes

• Contribute to the continuous improvement and implementation of unit systems, policies and procedures covering all areas of activity especially the quality and content of financial reporting, forecasting so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements and standards are fulfilled while ensuring that policies and procedures support the delivery of the strategy.
• Contribute to Group-wide initiatives in respect of new ERP system development and implementation (Oracle Fusion)
• Working with VP F&A to ensure internal controls over financial reporting are appropriately documented, including development of a local finance policy and procedures manual; instilling a culture of continuous improvement in the team.
• Owning and improving the existing intercompany recharge process, to ensure manpower and associated overhead costs are being allocated to projects and third parties
• Generally to use opportunities to make overall processes and reporting more efficient and effective

Reporting to stakeholders

• Prepare and deliver accurate, comprehensive, and timely reports in line with international corporate governance standards and shareholder requirements.
• Support the preparation of Board and investor presentations, translating complex financial information into clear insights.
• Communicate the accounting impact of complex, new, or one-off transactions to senior management and Group stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Qualified AAT with 9+ years’ accounting experience will also be considered.
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified accountant (or equivalent international qualification).

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years’ post-qualified experience in accounting, with exposure to both practice (mid- to large tier firm) and industry (corporate, scale-up, or project-based environment).
• Proven track record as a financial reporting manager or similar role within energy, infrastructure, or renewable power sectors (experience with SPV / JV structures strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements under IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Hands-on experience with implementing or migrating accounting systems, ERP platforms, or consolidation tools (Oracle Fusion preferred).
• Experience working with joint venture partners, project lenders, or investors in a project finance environment.
• Exposure to international, multi-entity structures and cross-border accounting and taxation.
• Prior involvement in continuous improvement initiatives, automation, or process reengineering within finance.
• Experience in mentoring and reviewing the work of more junior accountants.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong technical accounting expertise with deep knowledge of IFRS (including IFRS 10, IFRS 11, IAS 28, IFRS 15, and IFRS 3) and UK GAAP.
• Skilled in consolidation, equity accounting, and financial modelling for complex structures.
• Proficiency in cloud-based accounting platforms (e.g., Xero, CaseWare, or equivalent) and statutory accounts software.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex modelling, scenario analysis, and use of automation tools (e.g., Power Query, VBA, or similar).
• Knowledge of ERP systems and consolidation tools (experience with Oracle Fusion, Hyperion, or SAP BPC desirable).
• Familiarity with UK taxation (corporation tax, VAT) and awareness of global tax considerations.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial compliance frameworks, and best practices.
• Ability to analyze financial and non-financial data, draw insights, and communicate clearly to senior management.
• Excellent knowledge of company law, corporate governance requirements, and international auditing standards

Masdar is one of the world’s 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 UAE’s 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 UAE’s 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, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.

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