Finance Manager

Our client is a well-established organisation operating across multiple jurisdictions, delivering technology-driven business solutions to a diverse customer base. With a growing presence in the UAE, the Abu Dhabi office is at an exciting stage of expansion, offering finance professionals the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities across multiple entities.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS.
• Manage multi-entity consolidation processes, including elimination entries and intercompany reconciliations.
• Ensure month-end and year-end close activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
• Prepare and review journals, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions across group entities.
• Support cash flow management and working capital activities.
• Lead UAE Corporate Tax compliance, including calculations, filings, supporting schedules, and documentation.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate external audits and act as the key contact for auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for annual audits.
• Liaise with external advisors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Drive improvements in finance processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Develop and maintain robust accounting policies and internal controls.
• Deliver insightful management reporting and financial analysis to leadership.
• Mentor, coach, and manage a small finance team of five employees.
• Support the finance function through a period of growth and operational expansion.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CA, or equivalent preferred.
• Must be currently based in the UAE.
• Proven local UAE finance and accounting experience is essential.
• Hands-on experience preparing and maintaining general ledgers.
• Strong background in preparing financial statements under IFRS.
• Demonstrated experience with multi-entity consolidations and group reporting.
• Hands-on UAE Corporate Tax experience, including calculations and filings.
• Experience managing external audits and working directly with auditors.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate independently and take ownership of the finance function.
• Previous team management experience is advantageous