Finance Manager

Job Title:
Finance Manager

Location: Jafza & Kezad
Department: Finance & Accounts
Industry: Manufacturing

To lead and manage the complete financial operations of a multi-entity manufacturing group including financial reporting compliance taxation treasury vendor and customer management inventory control audit and team leadership. The ideal candidate should be a Chartered Accountant with strong SAP experience well-versed in UAE tax regulations banking operations and trade finance.

• Prepare and finalize monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Oversee financial consolidation across multiple group entities.
• Deliver timely MIS reports profitability analysis and decision-support data.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process and analyze variances.

• Ensure full compliance with UAE Corporate Tax and VAT requirements.
• Handle all aspects of tax planning filing reconciliations and assessments.
• Stay updated with changing tax laws and incorporate necessary policy changes.

• Lead statutory audits
  internal audits and audit finalization across group companies.
• Develop and implement strong internal control procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate regular stock audits and reconciliations.

• Oversee inventory valuation as per standard costing and accounting principles.
• Collaborate with production and store teams to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Monitor and analyze inventory and cost variances.

• Supervise full AP & AR cycle including invoice verification processing payments and collections.
• Monitor ageing reports and take proactive steps to improve cash flow.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of vendor and customer accounts.

• Maintain strong relationships with key vendors and customers.
• Negotiate payment terms resolve disputes and ensure timely settlements.
• Support cross-functional coordination with procurement and sales.

• Oversee day-to-day banking operations including payments transfers and reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow forecasting liquidity planning and fund management.
• Handle intercompany funding and optimize treasury operations.

• Manage end-to-end processing of Letters of Credit for import/export transactions.

• Lead and mentor the finance team across different business units.
• Standardize processes and enforce financial discipline group-wide.
• Collaborate with internal departments for accurate financial coordination and reporting.

• Qualification:
  
  Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory
• Experience:
  
  Min 7 years of post-qualification experience in the manufacturing industry with exposure to multi-company operations
• ERP
  
  Experience:
  
  Hands-on experience with SAP is mandatory

• Expertise in SAP finance & inventory modules
• In-depth knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax VAT and IFRS
• Strong foundation in banking treasury and trade finance operations
• Proven experience in LC documentation and management
• Strong working knowledge of inventory stock audits AR/AP and costing
• Leadership analytical thinking and stakeholder management
• Excellent command of MS Excel

• Experience in managing intercompany transactions and group consolidation
• High level of accuracy accountability and professional ethics
• Adaptability to a fast-paced evolving manufacturing environment