Finance Manager

Overview

1. **RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Manage and supervise the day-to-day activities of the finance and accounting team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and month-end and year-end book closures.
• Lead the preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including group consolidation and segment reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Oversee the collection and reconciliation of fees from customers, ensuring timely billing, collections, and cash flow management.
• Manage vendor relationships and payment processes, ensuring effective vendor governance, cost control, and service delivery.
• Oversee payroll processing and act as a key finance partner to the HR function on employee-related financial matters, budgeting, and workforce planning.
• Lead the pricing and financial evaluation of new business opportunities, providing commercial insights and profitability analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of all direct and indirect tax filings, including VAT, Corporate Tax, and Transfer Pricing requirements, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all financial and regulatory reporting requirements, including submissions to the Central Bank and other relevant regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, statutory auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies during audits, reviews, and examinations.
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements, assessing their impact and communicating relevant updates to management and key stakeholders.
• Provide financial analysis, business insights, and performance reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making across the organization.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, controls, and reporting capabilities
• Lead and support strategic finance projects, including segment reporting, system enhancements, business process optimization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team by providing leadership, training, coaching, and career development opportunities.

1. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA/ACCA/ CA any other equivalent accounting certification.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in accounting and taxation, with a focus on managing complex financial matters.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices, as well as tax laws and regulations of UAE and India.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with tax preparation software is a plus.
• Leadership abilities, with a track record of successfully managing teams and driving results.