Finance Manager

Role Summary

The Finance Manager will oversee the Group’s daily accounting and finance activities, making sure records are accurate, controls are strong, reports are delivered on time, and all month-end and year-end work is completed efficiently. This position partners closely with the Group CFO and key business teams to uphold financial discipline across several entities while contributing to budgeting, forecasting, cash flow oversight, audit support, and ongoing improvements to finance processes. The right candidate will bring both practical accounting expertise and solid leadership in operational finance.

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Steer the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle across all group entities.
• Examine journal postings, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting accounting schedules.
• Maintain accuracy and completeness in general ledger records.
• Draft monthly management accounts and financial reports for senior leadership.
• Track balance sheet reconciliations and close out open items promptly.
• Assist with consolidated financial statements and wider group reporting deliverables.

Controllership and Compliance

• Ensure accounting practices align with IFRS, internal policies, and control requirements.
• Strengthen and maintain financial controls, approval workflows, and accounting procedures.
• Oversee compliance with statutory, regulatory, and free zone obligations.
• Help roll out finance governance policies and frameworks across the entities.
• Spot control gaps and propose corrective actions.

Audit and Tax

• Lead coordination of the annual statutory audit and serve as the main liaison for external auditors.
• Compile audit schedules, backup documents, and management responses.
• Support VAT, Corporate Tax, and other required filings in collaboration with external advisers.
• Make sure regulatory and compliance submissions are completed within deadlines.

Treasury and Cash Flow Management

• Monitor daily cash balances and overall liquidity across the Group.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Work with banks on day-to-day banking matters, facility paperwork, and compliance needs.
• Oversee payments, collections, and treasury control processes.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Review performance against budget and forecast assumptions.
• Prepare variance analysis and share practical recommendations with management.
• Help build financial models and business cases when needed.

ERP and Process Improvement

• Support effective use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central across the Group.
• Maintain the integrity of financial master data, chart of accounts, and reporting structures.
• Promote automation and efficiency initiatives within the finance function.
• Reduce manual reporting efforts and reinforce system-driven controls.

Team Leadership

• Manage, guide, and coach accounting and finance team members.
• Review outputs to ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Assign responsibilities and set performance expectations.
• Support the development and training of finance personnel.

Qualifications and Experience

A professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or an equivalent is required. The role calls for 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including hands-on involvement in month-end close, financial reporting, and audits. A strong grasp of IFRS and financial controls is essential, along with experience working in multi-entity environments. Advanced Excel capability is also needed.

Preferred Experience

Prior exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred. Experience in retail, distribution, consumer goods, fashion, or a similar sector will be an advantage. Knowledge of inventory accounting, landed costs, and finance processes linked to supply chains is also useful. Familiarity with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax is expected.

Key Competencies

• Financial reporting and analysis
• Management accounting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Internal controls and compliance
• Audit coordination and management
• Cash flow and working capital oversight
• ERP systems and process improvement
• Team leadership and stakeholder engagement

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and professionalism
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Practical, hands-on working style
• Strong organization and time management
• Ability to handle several priorities and deadlines at once
• Proactive problem-solving approach with a continuous improvement mindset
• Clear communication skills for working with senior leaders and external partners