Your new company

Hays have partnered with an Investment Firm in Dubai who are seeking a Finance Manager or Senior Finance Manager to join their team.

Your new role

The Finance Manager will be responsible for key areas of the finance function, including General ledger management (including managing month/year-end closing), reporting, and ensuring integrity and compliance with internal and external rules and regulations.

• Prepare monthly/quarterly/yearly financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise cash flows and implement strategies.
• Responsible for month-end/ quarter-end and year-end closing activities.
• Familiar with local financial and taxation policies, independently handle tax planning and local tax declaration, submission of audit reports to local authorities, reports to relevant economic departments, and more.
• Communicate and coordinate with tax authorities, banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions.
• Coordination with internal/external audits around all areas where necessary, and generally to support the Finance Director
• Responsible for document verification and ensuring the accuracy of accounting and tax compliance, as well as budget management.
• Coordination with legal advisors for agreements etc.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls and policies as well as regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and process month-end close entries to ensure all business transactions are accurately recorded.
• Assist the Finance Director in the development of the finance function.
• Efficiently manage department’s information and documents
• Review of accounting done by juniors.
• Supports financial planning and forecasting, reporting and other analysis.
• Ad-hoc requests from management

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.

• CPA, ACA, CMA or ACCA

• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in a similar role within investment firms or similar organisations

• Solid knowledge of basic and advanced accounting, financial principles and practices

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Must have leadership and team management skills

• UAE experience is a must.

• Proficiency with Oracle NetSuite or other Oracle ERP systems

• Ability to work independently and under stress to deliver projects in a punctual manner and to the established standard.

• High technical knowledge of IFRS

What you'll get in return

Comprehensive benefits package including housing allowance, transportation allowance, and annual flight tickets

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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