Finance Manager

Overview

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing.
• Prepare financial dashboards, variance analysis, and management reports.
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve financial performance and cost efficiency.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop rolling forecasts.
• Monitor budget utilization and highlight variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide financial projections for business planning and decision-making.
• Oversee costing for all projects including materials, labour, subcontractors, logistics, and overhead allocation.
• Evaluate project margins, profitability, and cash flow impact.
• Implement project cost controls and monitor spend against BOQ/budget.
• Provide financial support to Sales Team for pricing, tenders, and commercial evaluations.
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow planning.
• Ensure adequate liquidity for project execution, payroll, rent, and supplier payments.
• Approve fund transfers, payments, and bank transactions.
• Monitor collections and implement effective credit control measures.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, LPO matching, and payment scheduling.
• Manage customer invoicing, milestone billing, and follow-ups for overdue payments.
• Review AP/AR aging reports and take corrective actions.
• Maintain strong vendor and client financial relationships.
• Ensure compliance with UAE/KSA VAT laws and other statutory regulations.
• Manage VAT filing, reconciliation, and documentation.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring timely submission of audit requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.
• Oversee payroll processing in coordination with HR.
• Check salary sheets, allowances, deductions, leave provisions, and EOSB calculations.
• Ensure accurate posting of payroll entries and compliance with labor regulations.
• Improve accounting workflows, approval cycles, and financial controls.
• Enhance ERP/accounting software utilization for reporting and automation.
• Develop or update financial policies (spending policies, cost allocation, procurement controls).