Job Description

  • 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

Whats 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


Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai
Company Website: https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home Job Function: Sales
Company Industry/
Sector:
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