Assistant Finance Manager

Mackenzie Jones; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique investment client in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. With at least 5 years' experience preferably in a Big 4 firm, you will play a crucial role in analyzing financial statements and advising on investments. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of financial reporting and investments, and be fluent in Arabic.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a senior position within a large public accounting firm or multinational corporation.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, IAS, and GAAP.
• Arabic speaking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure internal controls compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Ensure financial reports comply with accounting standards and are timely.
• Advise on investments and expense-saving initiatives.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Accounting Standards Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Investment Knowledge

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CPA)

Job description

Our Boutique Investment Client in Abu Dhabi is looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to join its growing organization.

Working under the guidance of the Group CFO and Finance Manager, you will be required to:

1. Ensure that the company's internal controls are adequate, appropriate, and in compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
2. Ensure that all financial reports comply with relevant accounting standards, such as IFRS, IAS, etc., and are presented in a timely manner.
3. Analyze financial statements and advise top leadership on investments and expense-saving initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CPA).
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior position within a large public accounting firm, preferably the Big 4, or a large multinational corporation.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting standards such as IFRS, IAS, and/or GAAP.
• Experience in financial reporting for large multinational corporations, including consolidation and combination reporting.
• Good knowledge of investments and capital markets, both in the UAE and globally.
• Arabic speaking is preferred.

About The Company:

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of expertise in HR, marketing, finance & accounting, sales, secretarial & business support, management consulting, and engineering recruitment. With a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we treat clients, companies, and candidates as individuals with unique needs.

Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries. We are the leading specialists with regional expertise, growing rapidly due to our honesty, commitment, and results.

Our areas of recruitment include: Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Executive Search, Banking & Financial Services, Management Consulting, and Engineering.