About the Role
The Management Accountant will provide high‑quality financial support across the Dubai campus, ensuring accurate financial reporting, monthly variance analysis, compliance with policies, and adherence to local regulatory requirements. The role also provides specialist support in transfer pricing administration, research accounting, and audit coordination, contributing to strong financial governance and informed decision‑making.
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Key Responsibilities
Management Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare monthly management accounts for the Dubai campus, including detailed monthly variance analysis and explanation of key movements.
- Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Support cashflow forecasting and working capital analysis.
Transfer Pricing Administration & Accounting
- Oversee the financial administration of transfer pricing arrangements between Dubai campus and the global group.
- Ensure transfer pricing entries are accurately recorded, reconciled, and documented in line with global tax requirements.
- Maintain supporting schedules, agreements, and policy documentation for auditors and tax advisors.
- Monitor intercompany transactions and ensure timely settlement of balances.
- Collaborate with the finance team to ensure alignment with group policy and tax compliance.
Research Grants & Project Accounting
- Provide financial administration and support for research grants and funded projects hosted in Dubai.
- Set up project codes, budgets, and financial tracking mechanisms.
- Ensure compliance with funder terms and conditions, including allowable costs and reporting formats.
- Prepare periodic financial reports for principal investigators (PIs) and research services.
- Support project audits and ensure timely closure of completed projects.
Internal & External Audit Coordination
- Act as key point of contact for campus-level internal and external audit requests.
- Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, analysis, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure financial processes and controls adhere to governance and audit recommendations.
- Implement corrective actions and improvements arising from audit findings.
- Support statutory reporting and year‑end requirements in collaboration with the finance team.
Compliance, Controls & Governance
- Ensure adherence to VAT regulations, corporate compliance requirements, and financial policies.
- Strengthen internal controls, conduct regular process reviews, and support risk mitigation measures.
- Maintain documentation for policy, procedure, and compliance requirements (e.g., procurement, asset management, approvals).
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Support
- Provide proactive financial guidance to academic and professional services staff.
- Support senior leadership through analysis and insight to inform decision‑making.
- Deliver training and financial awareness sessions to non‑finance colleagues.
- Respond to financial queries from auditors, regulators, tax consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Support effective use of the finance systems.
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and efficiencies.
- Ensure data accuracy, system integrity, and adherence to best practice financial workflows.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Part‑qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, CPA or equivalent).
- Demonstrated experience in management accounting and financial analysis.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, audit processes, and compliance.
- Proficiency in ERP finance systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience in intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
Desirable
- Experience in higher education or not‑for‑profit sector.
- Prior involvement in transfer pricing processes.
- Exposure to research/grant accounting.
- Familiarity with VAT and local compliance requirements.
Key Competencies
- Analytical thinking and problem‑solving
- High attention to detail
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
- Ethical judgement and integrity
Contract and Location
- Fulltime position, 35 hours per week
- Location: Dubai Campus
- The appointment is conditional upon successful completion of all Labor and Immigration formalities, and the start date may be delayed if the employment visa is not in place.
