Associate Director

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 4 November 2026

Job Reference/: JP-001878

Job Description / Role:

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Finance to lead the financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and reporting functions for our Abu Dhabi operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and management of annual budgets and forecasts
• Oversee cost budgeting and allocation processes to optimize resource utilization
• Conduct financial analysis and modeling to support strategic decision-making
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local UAE accounting standards
• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities, including billing and audit coordination
• Develop and maintain financial planning & analysis frameworks and reports
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long-term financial strategies
• Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team

Experience

Required:

• 8-10 years of progressive finance experience, including budgeting, FP&A, and audit
• Experience working in Abu Dhabi or the wider Middle East region (Preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and business partnering (Preferred)
• Background in complex project environments such as oil & gas or real estate (Preferred)

Education

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional certification: CPA, ACCA, or CMA
• Master’s degree or MBA in Finance or Accounting (Preferred)

Skills Required:

• Strong technical skills in cost budgeting and cost allocation
• Proficiency in financial analysis and financial modeling
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and local UAE accounting standards
• Experience with billing processes and audit coordination
• Expertise in financial planning & analysis tools and software
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and financial software (Preferred)
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills (Preferred)
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities (Preferred)

Employment / Job Type: Contract

Nationality: UAE National (Emiratisation)

About the Company:

Dubai headquartered staffing and outsourcing company serving clients across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Gulf. TASC provides contract and temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, managed services, payroll and visa administration, and outsourced retail and field teams across information technology, banking, telecommunications, retail, healthcare, construction, and business support functions.

Company Industry: Banking / Financial Services / Insurance (BFSI)

Department /

Functional Area:

Finance

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)