Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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

Opportunity to join a growing Abu Dhabi operation.

Broad remit covering accounting, reporting, tax, and compliance.

Chance to lead and develop a small finance team.

Regional and multi-entity exposure in a dynamic business environment.

Opportunity to drive process improvements and influence business growth

Desired Candidate Profile

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