Finance Manager

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS financial statements, including group-level consolidation.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, financial plans, and variance analyses.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, banking arrangements, collections, and supplier payments.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, IFRS, and internal financial policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and strengthen financial controls.
• Monitor inventory valuation, stock reconciliation, cost of goods sold, and product profitability.
• Analyze sales margins, pricing, distribution costs, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Warehouse, and Logistics.
• Lead and develop the Finance and Accounts team and improve ERP and reporting processes.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, including at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• UAE experience in FMCG, trading, or distribution is preferred.
• Experience handling multiple companies or group-level financial operations is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and ERP systems.

Preferred qualifications

• CA, ACCA, CMA, or CPA is preferred.
• An MBA in Finance is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Financial analysis, inventory costing, and cost control.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP proficiency.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, confidentiality, and time management.

Pay

• The posting lists pay of AED 1.00–AED 10.00 per month.

Work location

• Work is in person.