Finance Manager

Abu Dhabi Permanent AED24,000 - AED28,000 per month (AED288,000 - AED336,000 per year) View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a hands-on Finance Manager to join a growing business in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role will take ownership of accounting, financial reporting, consolidations, corporate tax compliance, and audit activities across multiple entities, while managing a small finance team of five people. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening finance operations and supporting the continued growth of the Abu Dhabi office.
  • Join a growing Abu Dhabi business and shape its finance function
  • Lead broad finance operations with direct leadership exposure

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

* 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.

The Successful Applicant

* 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

What's on Offer

* 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

Contact
Cheyenne Coutinho
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7119591

Job summary

Sector
Finance & Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Industry
Transport & Distribution
Where
Abu Dhabi
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cheyenne Coutinho
Job reference
JN-102026-7119591