Finance Manager

Additional Information Job Number 26083574 Job Category Finance & Accounting Location Baniyas Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates,VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full Time Located Remotely? N Position Type Management The Finance Manager oversees the daily operations of the Accounting function, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of financial processes. Key responsibilities include financial analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, audit compliance, internal controls, asset and liability reconciliations, working capital management, and cash flow oversight. The role supports the effective execution of general ledger activities and financial processes, providing guidance to internal stakeholders and ensuring a clear understanding of accounting and financial procedures. Core duties include account reconciliations, ledger management, financial reporting, and the investigation and resolution of discrepancies. Additionally, the Finance Manager leads and supervises finance and accounting personnel, with responsibility for cost control, credit management, accounts payable, and the implementation of best practices to enhance financial performance and operational effectiveness. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience • 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major & work experience required. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Assisting in Management of Accounting Team • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example. • Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes. • Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance. • Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members. • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees. • Provides excellent leadership (e.g., differentiates top performers, fosters teamwork and encourages work/life balance). • Ensures employees establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships within their team. • Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed. • Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process. • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently. • Utilizes an "open door" policy. • Solicits employee feedback. Managing Projects and Policies • Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc. • Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems. • Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data. • Ensures that the P&L is accurate (i.e., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner. • Reconciles balance sheet. • Ensures tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued. • Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs). • Ensures account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs. • Reviews audit issues and makes corrections as necessary. • Ensures property permits, licenses and if applicable vendor contracts are current. • Leverages centralized accounting processes and shared services. Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge • Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes. • Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. • Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. • Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. • Leverages technology and effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers with analytical support to drive decision-making. Proving Financial Information and Guidance to Others • Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant financial information in a timely manner. • Attends critique meetings to review information with management team. • Advises the Director of Finance on existing and evolving operating/financial issues. • Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors. • Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources. • Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals • Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines. • Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately. • Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. • Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. • Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued. • Supports a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability and manage business risks. MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES Leadership • Adaptability - Determines how change impacts self and others; displays flexibility in adjusting priorities; and communicates both the reasons for change and how it impacts the workplace. • Communication - Customizes approach to conveying complex information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner; appropriately interprets verbal and non-verbal behavior; and models active listening to ensure understanding.. • Problem Solving and Decision Making - Models and coaches others on breaking complex issues into manageable parts, identifying and evaluating alternatives and their implications before making decisions, and involving and gaining agreement from others when making key decisions. • Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values. Managing Execution • Building and Contributing to Teams - Leads and participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members. • Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self a

4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major & work experience required.

Oversee daily operations of the accounting function, ensuring accuracy and efficiency of financial processes. Conduct financial analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, audit compliance, internal controls, asset and liability reconciliations, working capital management, and cash flow oversight. Support general ledger activities and financial processes, provide guidance to internal stakeholders, and ensure understanding of accounting procedures. Core duties include account reconciliations, ledger management, financial reporting, and investigating/resolving discrepancies. Lead and supervise finance and accounting personnel with responsibility for cost control, credit management, accounts payable, and implementation of best practices to enhance financial performance and operational effectiveness.