Management Accountant / Financial Controller

About Syncoms Group

The Role

• As the **Group Management Accountant**, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations of multiple companies under Syncoms Group, ensuring financial accuracy, reporting integrity, reconciliation control, cash flow visibility, and operational support across the business.
• You will work closely with the CEO and London Head Office to ensure smooth financial operations, accurate management reporting, and strong accounting controls throughout the organisation.
• **Key Responsibilities:****Management Accounting & Financial Reporting:*** Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for Group management and Head Office.
• Produce:
• + Profit & Loss reports.
• + Balance Sheet schedules.
• + Cash flow reports.
• + Variance analysis.
• + Financial performance summaries.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Assist senior management with financial analysis and operational reporting.
• **Reconciliation & Ledger Management:*** Perform and maintain:
• + Bank reconciliations.
• + General Ledger (GL) reconciliations.
• + Supplier statement reconciliations.
• + Customer account reconciliations.
• + Intercompany reconciliations.
• + Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, unreconciled transactions, and ledger variances.
• Ensure accounting records remain accurate, complete, and audit-ready at all times.
• **Accounts Payable & Receivable Control:*** Maintain accurate records of:
• + Vendor invoices.
• + Supplier payments.
• + Customer receipts.
• + Payroll transactions.
• + Operational expenses.
• + Petty cash.
• Monitor debtor and creditor ageing reports.
• Ensure all suppliers, employees, and operational commitments are paid accurately and on time.
• Support credit control and receivables monitoring.
• **Operational Finance Management:*** Monitor day-to-day cash flow activities and provide visibility to management.
• Coordinate payment runs and ensure smooth movement of funds across business operations.
• Maintain communication with Head Office regarding financial movements, payroll, and operational spending.
• Support internal financial controls and operational compliance procedures.
• **Banking & Stakeholder Coordination:*** Liaise with local and international banking institutions regarding account operations and financial transactions.
• Support banking documentation and transaction management.
• Work directly with the CEO and senior management on operational finance matters and reporting requirements.
• **Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities:*** Liaise with UAE regulatory authorities, including:
• + Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
• + VAT compliance departments.
• + Corporate tax authorities.
• Assist with VAT returns, financial compliance, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UAE accounting regulations and internal governance standards.
• **Candidate Requirements:****Experience:*** Minimum **4–5 years of experience** in:
• + Management Accounting.
• + Financial Accounting.
• + Financial Reporting.
• + Reconciliation & Ledger Management.
• + Operational Finance.
• Cash Flow Monitoring.
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• **Technical Skills:****Strong practical knowledge of:*** Management accounts preparation.
• General Ledger (GL) accounting.
• Bank reconciliation procedures.
• AP & AR processes.
• Financial reporting and month-end close.
• Sage Accounting Software.
• Sage 50 / Sage Business Cloud.
• Modern ERP/accounting systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• UAE VAT & Corporate Tax procedures.
• **Personal Attributes:**
• We are looking for someone who is:* Highly analytical and commercially minded.
• Extremely organised and detail-oriented.
• Sharp, proactive, and solution-focused.
• Ambitious and eager for long-term career growth.
• Able to work directly with executive leadership and the CEO.
• Capable of managing pressure and strict reporting deadlines.
• Professional, trustworthy, and highly confidential with financial information.
• **Communication Skills:*** Excellent written and spoken English is essential.
• Must be confident communicating professionally with teams and management across:
• + United Kingdom.
• + United States.
• + United Arab Emirates.
• **Benefits & Career Growth:*** 20 Days Annual Paid Leave.
• International exposure and opportunities to travel to London.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Direct mentorship from the Group CEO and leadership team.
• Exposure to international business operations.
• Long-term career progression within Syncoms Group.
• Future pathway toward senior finance leadership and Country Head roles.

Why Join Syncoms Group?