Team Lead - GL

Financial Operations

* Review and validate financial transactions including commitments, invoices, payments, and returns

* Ensure adherence to Delegation of Authority (DOA) compliance and financial policies

* Oversee validation of employee claims and capital commitment business cases

* Partner with IT to ensure ERP-based access controls

* Monitor and report actual spend vs. budget, providing actionable financial insights

* Ensure data integrity across all financial records

General Ledger & Reconciliation

* Lead the maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely entries

* Ensure journal entries are posted within 2 working days, with zero material errors

* Reconcile GL accounts within 5 working days post month-end close

* Resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate and complete financial records

Business Partnership

* Collaborate with departments to reflect dynamic financial and operational changes

* Stay abreast of accounting standards and regulatory developments

* Support decision-making through financial insight and process improvement

Risk Management & Compliance

* Act as the ERM and ICFR champion within Finance

* Conduct regular compliance assessments and support legal and internal control frameworks

* Ensure adherence to budget and risk mitigation measures

* Track and update risk control systems and governance frameworks

Job Offer

* Strategic finance leadership opportunity with a leading services provider

* Role based in Abu Dhabi with visibility across departments and senior stakeholders

* High-impact position that combines financial management, system optimization, and risk control

* Collaborative and performance-driven work environment

* Opportunity to drive innovation in financial processes within a fast-evolving industry

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Commerce (Master's in Finance/MBA preferred)

* CA, CPA, or ACCA certification is mandatory

* Additional training in ERP systems, IFRS, or internal controls is advantageous

* 7+ years experience in general ledger, financial reporting, or operations

* 1-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role within finance

* Prior experience in multinational or regulated environments preferred

* Prior audit experience in the Big 4 or Big 10 is preferred