Assistant Management Accountant

ITP Media Group; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

ITP Media Group in Dubai seeks an Assistant Management Accountant to support monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, and deliver timely financial information to stakeholders.

Reporting to Finance Manager / Management Accountant, you will reconcile balance sheet items, contribute to month-end close, and assist commercial teams with clear financial insights. Experience in accounting and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within management accounting, reporting, or a similar area.
• Good understanding of accounting fundamentals (debits/credits, prepayments, accruals) and management accounts processes.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas) are essential; experience with accounting systems (e.g. Navision, SAP, Oracle) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Perform variance analysis and provide commentary to explain movements against budget and prior periods.
• Support the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, liaising with budget holders to gather inputs.
• Process and reconcile balance sheet items including prepayments, accruals, intercompany balances and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Maintain and update financial models and reports; ensure consistency of assumptions and presentation.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support to commercial teams and non-finance stakeholders, explaining financial data in clear, non-technical terms.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting processes and controls, including automation opportunities.

Skills

Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT or ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Navision

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Join a dynamic finance team within a leading media group and advance your career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

ITP Media Group reaches millions across the region and beyond through websites, portals, social media, events, conferences, award ceremonies, magazines and more. Our portfolio includes brands such as Time Out, Arabian Business, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Construction Week, Grazia Middle East and Hotelier Middle East.

We are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support the finance function by producing accurate management accounts, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and delivering timely financial information to stakeholders.

Reporting line:

Finance Manager / Management Accountant

Location:

Dubai (permanent, full-time)

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and assist in the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

• Perform variance analysis and provide commentary to explain movements against budget and prior periods.

• Support the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, liaising with budget holders to gather inputs.

• Process and reconcile balance sheet items including prepayments, accruals, intercompany balances and bank reconciliations.

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities and liaise with external auditors as required.

• Maintain and update financial models and reports; ensure consistency of assumptions and presentation.

• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support to commercial teams and non-finance stakeholders, explaining financial data in clear, non-technical terms.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting processes and controls, including automation opportunities.

Person specification:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within management accounting, reporting, or a similar area.

• Good understanding of accounting fundamentals (debits/credits, prepayments, accruals) and management accounts processes.

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas) are essential; experience with accounting systems (e.g. Navision, SAP, Oracle) is desirable.

• Organised, methodical and able to meet strict reporting deadlines with attention to detail.

• Good communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.

• Qualifications such as AAT, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent are advantageous but not essential.

What we offer:

• A collaborative, supportive team environment within a recognised regional media company.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Competitive remuneration and benefits applicable to the Dubai location.