Assistant Finance Manager - Talent Pool

Wolfi's; Dubai; On-site; AED 669,600 - 1,004,400; Full time

Job summary

Wolfi's is seeking a senior Finance professional in Dubai to lead monthly financial close for the group, ensure accurate journals, accruals and reports, and prepare management accounts.

You will monitor inventory finance, support controls, audits, and collaborate with operations. Candidates should be CA/Commerce with 10+ years UAE experience and strong Excel, Xero, Cin7 skills, fluent English.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (Intermediate) or Bachelor of Commerce required.
• Minimum 10 years total experience, with at least 5 years in the UAE.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax and related FTA compliance.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modelling, and MIS reporting.
• Experience in a retail, FMCG, or multi-entity business environment.
• Excellent spoken and written English for reporting within the Finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage monthly financial close, ensuring journals, accruals and prepayments are posted accurately and on time.
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• Prepare monthly management accounts and P&L for all Wolfi's Group entities with variance commentary.
• Produce and circulate monthly reports to stakeholders within fixed timelines.
• Support inventory valuation, stock ageing, and slow-moving provisions.
• Analyse retail store performance, margins, shrinkage, and cost variances.
• Collaborate with operations and buying teams to ensure financial accuracy of PO and stock movements.
• Implement and monitor internal controls; support audits with documentation and reconciliations.
• Identify and escalate control weaknesses or compliance gaps to Finance Manager.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Internal controls

MIS reporting

Team mentoring

Education

Chartered Accountant (Intermediate)

Bachelor of Commerce

Tools

Xero

Cin7

Excel

Job description

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Lead and manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring all journals, accruals, and prepayments are posted accurately and on time. Ensure the accuracy of the numbers.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and profit & loss statements for all Wolfi's Group entities for discussion with senior management. Produce variance analysis reports that compare actual performance against the budget and prior periods, with clear commentary.
• Prepare & circulate multiple monthly reports to stakeholders as per fixed timelines.

Inventory & Retail Finance

• Support the Finance Manager in monitoring inventory valuation, stock ageing reports, and slow‑moving stock provisions.
• Review and analyse retail store financial performance including sales, margins, shrinkage, and cost variances.
• Work closely with the operations and buying teams to ensure financial accuracy of purchase orders and stock movements.

Internal Controls & Audit

• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve internal financial controls across all Group entities.
• Ensure adherence to the Group's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation, reconciliations, and explanations as requested.
• Identify and escalatethe control weaknesses, fraud risks, or compliance gaps to the Finance Manager promptly.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Supervise and mentor junior finance team members.
• Liaise with department heads, store managers, and operations teams on financial matters.
• Support FM/CSGO/CEO on ad‑hoc financial analysis and reports.

VAT, Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and file quarterly UAE VAT returns accurately and on time in accordance with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements.
• Support the Group's UAE Corporate Tax compliance, including maintaining transfer pricing documentation for related party transactions.
• Assist with implementing e‑invoicing (FTA mandate) and ensure all invoicing processes are compliant.

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (Intermediate minimum) / Bachelor of Commerce.
• Minimum 10 years of total experience, with at least 5 years in the UAE.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT & Corporate Tax and related FTA compliance.
• Strong MS Excel skills, advanced level including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modelling, and MIS reporting.
• Experience in a retail, FMCG, or multi‑entity business environment.
• Excellent spoken and written English — all reporting and communication within the Finance team and the group is conducted in English.
• Demonstrable experience managing month‑end close independently.
• Knowledge of Xero and Cin7 systems, as well as a UAE driving licence, is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

• UAE VAT & Corporate Tax compliance.
• Month‑end close ownership.
• Retail/multi‑entity finance experience.
• Advanced Excel & MIS reporting.
• Internal controls & audit.
• Integrity & commitment.