Accounts Manager

Client of Resume Campus; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Resume Campus in Dubai seeks a finance professional with 2-5 years of experience to support policy and advisory functions, internal controls, and accounting policy development.

The role involves IFRS expertise, policy drafting, liaising with BU finance, audits, and reporting requirements, with collaboration across group finance and shared services.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and its practical application.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing accounting policies.
• Proficiency in financial statement analysis.
• Understanding of internal controls and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist policy and advisory head in developing financial internal controls and reporting framework.
• Support group finance in reviewing gaps and drafting accounting policies.
• Prepare divisional accounting policies and process notes.
• Lead balance sheet substantiation reviews and close processes.
• Coordinate with Shared Service Centres and BU Finance for audits and statutory requirements.
• Support external audit and deliver required reports and certificates.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Policy drafting

Education

MBA

PG Diploma in Business Management

CFA

Job description

Experience 2 5 yearsJob Location Dubai United Arab EmiratesEducation MBA PG Diploma in Business Management Finance Chartered Financial Analyst Finance

Finance Roles amp Responsibilities

Accounting Policy amp Advisory Assist the Group and Divisional Policy and Advisory Head in developing Financial Internal Controls Controls Assessment and Reporting Standardization Framework Support Group Finance in reviewing analyzing gaps and preparing Group Accounting Policies Draft Divisional Accounting Policies and Process Notes based on identified process gaps internal audit recommendations and BU requests for specific areas requiring accounting guidance and advisory Contribute to the implementation of new accounting policy requirements through detailed technical analysis and participation in Group discussions as a subject matter expert Prepare and deliver accounting training sessions to Finance amp Operations teams as applicable covering IAS Accounting Policies and IFRS Provide guidance to BU FP amp A and Controlling teams on Complex Accounting Judgements Manage Business Units Insurance Requirements ensuring coverage for all financial loss risks and statutory covenant requirements by liaising with BUs and insurance providers Support liaison with P amp C and EIT teams in implementing Collection Infrastructure and integrating it into Books of Accounts and related touchpoints Balance Sheet Substantiation Process Reviews Collaborate with Shared Service Centres and BU Finance Teams to ensure timely execution of Financial Period Close processes for Quality Financials Lead the implementation and rollout of Balance Sheet Substantiation conducting periodic reviews and escalating key risk areas for resolution Prepare necessary details reports for Entity Level Scorecards and Issues Resolution Drive Review SSF KPI SLAs and initiate discussions with stakeholders for review and identification of improvement areas with a detailed implementation plan and timelines Coordinate with Business Units to align on the creation or closure of any Legal entities defining Books of Accounts structures for new entities and completing all accounting and legal processes for entity closures External Audit Provide support in tracking overall Audit Progress and aligning with Audit Program and Timelines Coordinate with Shared Services and BU teams to ensure timely and accurate provision of auditor s requirements Assist the FM Sr FM in preparing Standalone Consolidated Financial Statements for required entities Liaise with Auditors and BU teams for other Certification Requirements from Auditors e g Revenue Certificates ICV Certificate ESR etc Support the FM Sr FM in meeting specific reporting requirements from Group Finance for Financial Statement preparation Consolidation and other analyses

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and its practical application
• Experience in drafting and reviewing accounting policies
• Proficiency in Financial Statements analysis
• Solid understanding of Internal Controls and Processes
• Qualified Professional Accountant CA CPA ACCA