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The primary focus is to maintain the integrity of financial records across all entities within the company, ensuring a timely monthly close, reliable Management Information Systems (MIS), and full compliance with tax and audit requirements. This role will also involve leading key financial projects to enhance the overall effectiveness of the finance function.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee month-end close across all entities and modules; review trial balances and MIS with each regional accountant and present results to the Group Finance Head.
- Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, provisions, inventory, fixed assets, and intercompany balances.
- Oversee VAT, corporate tax, income tax, GST, and statutory audits in all countries, working closely with Tax & Compliance and external consultants; manage the GCC tax consultant.
- Lead the implementation of UAE e-invoicing.
- Clean up legacy books and facilitate the split of UAE operations into four entities in SAP Business One.
- Build Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), processes, and internal controls across finance.
- Review sales and purchase invoices, credit notes, and taxes for correct booking.
- Lead and develop the regional accounts teams across various locations.
- Manage other finance projects as assigned by the Group Finance Head.
Key performance indicators
Targets are starting points; adjust to the business baseline.
- Month-end close – all entities (TB and MIS in group format): By the 5th working day
- Monthly group MIS reviewed and presented to Group Finance Head: By the 7th working day
- VAT, Corporate Tax, Income Tax, and GST returns – all countries: 100% filed on time, no penalties
- Statutory audits: Closed well before deadline, no significant findings
- AR and AP reconciliations (customer accounts, supplier statements): 100% monthly; no unreconciled items older than 60 days
- Bank and balance sheet reconciliations: 100% completed and reviewed every month
- Intercompany balances: Agreed across entities every month
- UAE e-invoicing: Live by the regulatory go-live date
- SOPs and approval matrix for key finance processes: Documented and in use
Requirements
- Chartered Accountant with 8–10 years' post-qualification experience.
- Hands-on experience with month-end close, statutory audit, and multi-entity reporting under IFRS.
- Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax; exposure to GST is an advantage.
- Experience in a multi-country trading or distribution business is preferred.
- ERP experience, ideally with SAP Business One; ERP or e-invoicing implementation experience is a plus.
- Proven team leadership skills across locations with strong communication capabilities with senior stakeholders.
Working conditions
This position is based in Dubai, working with finance teams across various time zones, and may require extended hours around month-end, audits, and tax deadlines.
