Finance Manager
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEContract Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities
- Organize and coordinate administrative, accounting, and financial services.
- Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and other applicable local statutory requirements, coordinating with external tax advisors where required.
- Manage tax deadlines, accounting closures, and preparation of annual financial statements.
- Oversee quarterly accounting closures and prepare and review periodic financial reporting packages for Head Office.
- Manage company control and project cost control.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity position of the Abu Dhabi Branch.
- Implement administrative processes and related procedures, including developing requirements for automation and digitalization.
- Ensure implementation and enforcement of internal control systems, segregation of duties, and approval matrices.
- Support the design and implementation of corporate governance systems and models.
- Act as the primary finance point of contact with banks, external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.
- Supervise administrative, accounting, and tax services of foreign branches.
- The role may evolve in scope and responsibilities in line with organizational growth and business requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in economics or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in administrative and financial roles, with 3 to 5 years in a leadership position managing a team.
- Availability for short-term trips to foreign offices.
- Fluent in English.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and advanced Excel.
- Proactive approach and strong initiative.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to analyze and resolve issues.
- Ability to assume responsibility for tasks and people.
- Resource management and optimization skills.
- Decision-making abilities and recognition of problematic situations.