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Manager - Income Audit

Dubai Permanent View Job Description
We are currently seeking a Manager - Income Audit to join our client's team in Dubai. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing revenue accounting and income audit processes. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy of revenue recognition, enhance governance and controls, and drive continuous process improvements in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
  • Opportunity to be a part of a growing and well-stablished platform
  • Progress your career within the finance function

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent regional player within the retail and services sector, operating under a diverse portfolio. The company is committed to delivering financial excellence and operational efficiency through a shared services model. Their culture emphasizes customer centricity, innovation, and service excellence aligned with a strong performance-driven vision.

Job Description

Strategic Planning & Financial Governance

  • Support the financial reporting strategy in alignment with corporate goals
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and local standards
  • Track KPIs, identify performance gaps, and guide the team toward operational targets
  • Contribute to financial risk management and special projects



Income Audit & Revenue Management

  • Lead and monitor income audit processes and GL reconciliations
  • Ensure accurate revenue recognition and handle complex revenue-impacting transactions
  • Issue income audit dashboards and manage audit documentation and responses



Revenue Recognition

  • Oversee compliance with IFRS 15 across business lines
  • Collaborate with legal and sales to review contracts for revenue implications



Stakeholder & Team Management

  • Lead and mentor a team across Income Audit
  • Act as a key escalation point for revenue-related issues
  • Liaise with internal finance, audit, and operational stakeholders



Internal Controls & Analytical Review

  • Strengthen internal controls and support risk mitigation initiatives
  • Perform revenue trend analysis and present insights to senior leadership



Process Improvement

  • Drive automation and process optimization initiatives
  • Align R2R processes across subsidiaries while maintaining flexibility
  • Recommend cost-efficiency strategies



People Leadership

  • Manage and coach a high-performing team
  • Ensure capability development and drive a culture of service excellence

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CA, CPA, or ACCA certification preferred
  • Minimum 7 years' experience in income audit and general ledger operations
  • Expertise in financial compliance, internal controls, and governance
  • Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience in a finance shared services environment is a plus
  • Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle Fusion, Workday)
  • Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS revenue recognition principles
  • Regional (Middle East) experience preferred

What's on Offer

  • Strategic leadership opportunity in a reputable and expanding business group
  • A dynamic role with exposure to cross-functional stakeholders and group-level impact
  • A collaborative, fast-paced work environment with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development within a growing finance function
Contact
Cheyenne Coutinho
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6743159

Job summary

Sector
Finance & Accounting
Subsector
Internal Audit
Industry
Business Services
Location
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cheyenne Coutinho
Job reference
JN-052025-6743159