Finance & Operations Manager

We are looking for a commercially minded, hands-on Finance & Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of a growing business in Dubai. This is a broad, standalone management role covering finance and accounting, HR and payroll administration, office operations and UAE regulatory compliance. The successful candidate should be comfortable taking ownership of the company's back-office functions, managing financial processes independently while also overseeing employee administration, government-related formalities and general business operations. We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked in small to medium-sized organisations or entrepreneurial business environments, where they have been responsible for multiple corporate functions rather than operating within a specialised department. Key Responsibilities 1. Finance & Financial Management • Oversee the company's day-to-day finance and accounting activities, including accounts payable, receivable, general ledger and bank reconciliations. • Manage monthly financial closing and prepare management accounts, financial statements and MIS reports. • Monitor budgets, cash flow, expenditure and working capital. • Manage VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, including coordination with external tax advisors where required. • Coordinate annual audits, banking requirements and financial documentation. • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure appropriate financial controls. 2. HR & Employee Administration • Oversee the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding and employee documentation. • Manage monthly payroll, WPS, leave records, employee benefits and end-of-service calculations. • Coordinate employee visas, Emirates ID applications, renewals and related government formalities. • Ensure HR processes and employment practices comply with UAE Labour Law. • Support recruitment coordination and general employee-related matters. 3. Business Administration & Regulatory Compliance • Manage trade license renewals and ongoing UAE Free Zone compliance requirements. • Liaise with Free Zone authorities, government departments, banks and external service providers. • Oversee office administration, procurement, vendor contracts and general operational requirements. • Manage company documentation, registrations, renewals and statutory records. • Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and operational efficiency. Candidate Profile • 8–12 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within an SME, growing business or privately owned organization. • Demonstrated experience managing finance, HR administration and general business operations within the same organization. • Strong accounting and financial management knowledge, including management accounts, reconciliations, cash flow and financial reporting. • Practical experience with UAE payroll, WPS, VAT and Corporate Tax. • Previous exposure to UAE Free Zone operations, trade license renewals and employee visa processes. • Good understanding of UAE Labor Law and corporate compliance requirements. • Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities and deal directly with senior management and external authorities. • Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills. Important This is an integrated Finance & Operations role, not a specialized accounting or HR position. The successful candidate must demonstrate hands-on experience across finance, employee administration and business operations. Location: Dubai, UAE Salary: Up to AED 11000 per month + Standard UAE benefits Interested candidates who have managed multiple corporate functions within a UAE business are encouraged to apply. #FinanceManager #FinanceAndOperations #BusinessOperations #FinanceJobs #DubaiJobs #UAEJobs #FreeZone #ManagementAccounting #Payroll #CorporateCompliance

8–12 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within an SME, growing business or privately owned organization. Demonstrated experience managing finance, HR administration and general business operations within the same organization. Strong accounting and financial management knowledge, including management accounts, reconciliations, cash flow and financial reporting. Practical experience with UAE payroll, WPS, VAT and Corporate Tax. Previous exposure to UAE Free Zone operations, trade license renewals and employee visa processes. Good understanding of UAE Labor Law and corporate compliance requirements. Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities and deal directly with senior management and external authorities. Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.

1. Finance & Financial Management: Oversee the company's day-to-day finance and accounting activities, including accounts payable, receivable, general ledger and bank reconciliations. Manage monthly financial closing and prepare management accounts, financial statements and MIS reports. Monitor budgets, cash flow, expenditure and working capital. Manage VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, including coordination with external tax advisors where required. Coordinate annual audits, banking requirements and financial documentation. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure appropriate financial controls. 2. HR & Employee Administration: Oversee the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding and employee documentation. Manage monthly payroll, WPS, leave records, employee benefits and end-of-service calculations. Coordinate employee visas, Emirates ID applications, renewals and related government formalities. Ensure HR processes and employment practices comply with UAE Labour Law. Support recruitment coordination and general employee-related matters. 3. Business Administration & Regulatory Compliance: Manage trade license renewals and ongoing UAE Free Zone compliance requirements. Liaise with Free Zone authorities, government departments, banks and external service providers. Oversee office administration, procurement, vendor contracts and general operational requirements. Manage company documentation, registrations, renewals and statutory records. Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and operational efficiency.