- Ideal for candidates seeking a hands-on finance leadership role
- Strong platform for career progression with long term stability
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established industrial business with a strong presence in the manufacturing sector across the region. The company operates within a technical, production-oriented environment and supports both local and regional customers with specialised products and solutions.
Job Description
- Lead and manage the monthly closing process for the Dubai operations
- Oversee all accounting transactions including journals, accruals, payments and reconciliations
- Prepare accurate financial statements and internal management reports
- Ensure proper maintenance of the general ledger and accounting records
- Manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with UAE labour and statutory requirements
- Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations including bank, vendors, customers and intercompany accounts
- Coordinate directly with external auditors and manage audit preparation and documentation
- Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles
- Monitor financial performance and highlight variances to management
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal control policies
- Oversee VAT compliance and filing requirements within the UAE
- Supervise and mentor the finance team of five accountants, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and strong performance management
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within finance processes and reporting
- Provide operational support to the manufacturing site on cost related and transactional matters
- Work closely with cross functional teams including operations, procurement and leadership to support business decision making
The Successful Applicant
- Professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA or CMA (mandatory)
- Minimum of 7 years accounting or finance experience
- Experience managing a team within a finance function
- Strong month end closing and financial reporting experience
- Solid knowledge of accounting transactions and reconciliations
- Experience working in the UAE and currently based in the UAE
- Experience liaising with external auditors
- Strong Excel and accounting systems skills
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to take ownership of the full finance function for a growing industrial business
- Stable organisation with a strong regional footprint
- Leadership role managing a motivated finance team
- Exposure to both operational and strategic aspects of the business
Contact: Cheyenne Coutinho
Quote job ref: JN-022026-6939106
