Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Manages financial reporting, planning, controls and day-to-day finance operations within the agreed remit, ensuring timely, accurate financial information and compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee monthly and annual close, management accounts, financial statements, reconciliation and reporting deadlines.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow monitoring, variance analysis and financial performance reporting.

• Maintain effective internal controls, financial policies, approval workflows and supporting documentation.

• Coordinate statutory audits, tax and VAT filings, external advisors and regulatory submissions as applicable.

• Monitor payables, receivables, working capital and financial risks; provide recommendations to management.

• Lead, coach and review the finance team, and improve reporting accuracy, systems and processes.


RequirementsESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant experience in financial accounting, reporting and planning, including team or process ownership at the required level.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE corporate tax, VAT, internal controls and project-based accounting.

• Experience with enterprise ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics); advanced Excel and Power BI and advanced spreadsheet / reporting tools.

• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with high standards of accuracy, integrity and confidentiality.

• Ability to manage deadlines, explain financial performance and work with non-finance stakeholders.

PREFERRED / ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA or CMA, as required by the client.

• Experience in multi-entity finance, consolidation, project costing, government contracting or defence / engineering environments, if relevant.