Shaun Warren
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
A seasoned financial accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting, group consolidation, and accounting for complex equity investments across private equity, venture capital, and public markets. Brings strong M&A experience, including post-acquisition integration and the transition of non IFRS entities into a disciplined, IFRS compliant reporting framework. Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership by independently delivering high-quality work efficiently while continuously identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance team performance. A highly effective communicator, instrumental in maintaining alignment and productivity across geographically dispersed teams, including during extended remote working periods. Ensures strict compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and is a proactive, collaborative team member who applies sound leadership judgement to drive initiatives and deliver strong outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance officer
Lunate Capital Ltd
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2025.11 - Current
- Oversee the group audit process, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and ensuring timely resolution of audit queries.
- Review and challenge management accounts prepared by accountants, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with group reporting standards.
- Acted as the primary business lead for the group ICFR implementation, coordinating with external consultants and internal teams to ensure effective design, rollout, and adoption.
- Prepare and coordinate Audit Committee and Board of Directors materials, including financial reporting and business performance commentary
- Develop and implement a standardized business reporting template, delivering group management reporting within a 15th calendar-day timeline.
Senior Accountant
Lunate Capital Ltd
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01 2024 - 2025.11
- Prepare and analyze consolidated financial statements for an Abu Dhabi-based oil and gas group with international acquisitions, delivering monthly group reporting within a 10th-calendar-day close.
- Perform monthly consolidations across multiple jurisdictions, including newly acquired entities, ensuring IFRS-compliant eliminations and adjustments.
- Manage foreign currency translation (FCTR), complex consolidation entries, and group-level adjustments.
- Oversee purchase price allocation (PPA) and fair value adjustments, working closely with valuation specialists to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Partner with deal teams, auditors, and international portfolio companies to support acquisition accounting and post-integration reporting.
- Collaborate with U.S./UAE tax consultants and oversee tax reporting to ensure timely, accurate filings and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Senior Accountant
Chimera Capital Ltd
Abu Dhabi, UAE
09 2021 - 12 2023
- Prepare and analyze financial statements for entities with multi-billion-dollar investments across private equity, venture capital, public equity, and credit portfolios.
- Ensure full compliance with IFRS and applicable regulatory reporting requirements.
- Partner closely with multiple investment teams to deliver accurate, timely financial insights supporting investment and performance decisions.
- Liaise with internal and external valuation teams to ensure investment valuations are appropriately reflected in the financial statements.
- Report directly to the Finance Director and collaborate on group-level financial reporting and key accounting matters.
- Led the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics ERP across a group of 20+ entities, streamlining financial reporting, improving data integrity, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Senior Accountant
The Lough Financial Services Limited
Cork, Ireland
09 2018 - 08 2021
Accountant
Westboro Partners Limited
Cork, Ireland
07 2017 - 09 2018
Education
Bachelor of Business in Accounting - Level 8 Honors
Cork Institute Of Technology
BishopstownChartered Accountancy Examinations (ACCA) - Professional Chartered Accountancy Examinations
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
2021
Skills
Responsibility & Ownership
Strong ownership of complex financial reporting and consolidation activities, delivering high quality outputs efficiently within tight reporting timelines while driving continuous process improvements
Communication
Clear and effective communicator who maintains alignment across geographically dispersed teams, ensuring productivity and timely delivery during extended remote-working periods and complex international consolidations
Teamwork & Leadership
Proactive and collaborative team member who works effectively with finance teams, investment professionals, and external advisors, applying sound leadership judgement to drive initiatives and deliver strong outcomes
Technical Accounting Expertise
Extensive experience in financial reporting and group consolidation, including complex equity investments across private equity, venture capital, and public markets Skilled in consolidated financial statements, foreign currency translation (FCTR), and IFRS compliance, delivering accurate, decision-useful financial insights for high-value portfolios
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Finance officer
Lunate Capital Ltd
2025.11 - Current
Senior Accountant
Lunate Capital Ltd
01 2024 - 2025.11
Senior Accountant
Chimera Capital Ltd
09 2021 - 12 2023
Senior Accountant
The Lough Financial Services Limited
09 2018 - 08 2021
Accountant
Westboro Partners Limited
07 2017 - 09 2018
Bachelor of Business in Accounting - Level 8 Honors
Cork Institute Of Technology
Chartered Accountancy Examinations (ACCA) - Professional Chartered Accountancy Examinations
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants