Assistant Manager Finance & Accounts

Aswaar Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager to join its finance team. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in sectors such as power, utilities, concessions, construction, or oil & gas, with strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS. You will be responsible for preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. This position requires excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, and financial reporting standards.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in power, utilities, concessions, construction, or oil & gas.
• Experience in project finance, working with lenders, and debt structuring is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Conduct financial analyses and provide insights for management decision-making.
• Manage accounts payable including purchase orders, bank payments, and vendor reconciliations.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual account closings.
• Prepare financial reports and assist in budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinate with auditors to ensure compliance.
• Handle cash management and treasury functions.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and other tax regulations.

Skills

Accounting principles

IFRS

Financial reporting standards

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Job description: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be capable of working independently with minimal supervision and will have experience with medium to large companies, preferably in sectors such as power & water, utilities, concessions, construction, oil & gas.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Conduct financial analyses and provide insights for management decision-making.
• Manage accounts payable including purchase orders, bank payments, and vendor reconciliations.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual account closings, including GL reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports, ERP reporting packages, and assist in budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinate with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Handle cash management and treasury functions, including debt drawdowns, repayments, and monitoring debt service coverage ratios.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and other tax regulations.
• Work with IFRIC 12 and hedging transactions (preferred).
• Utilize ERP systems and advanced Excel skills for reporting, analyses, and financial management.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in project finance, working with lenders, and debt structuring is mandatory.
• At least 4 years experience in power, utilities, concessions, construction, oil & gas.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.