Assistant Manager - Finance Excellence (Performance)- Dubai Holding Group Services

Dubai Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent business services provider in Dubai is looking for an Assistant Manager in Finance Excellence. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years in finance operations, experience in process improvement, and a solid understanding of GL accounting. This role involves analyzing financial processes, tracking KPIs, and ensuring compliance. Join a dynamic team with a commitment to employee well-being and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in Record to Report or Finance Operations experience.
• Solid understanding of journal entries, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations.
• Certifications like Lean Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and map R2R processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and controls.
• Support automation and system upgrades for R2R.

Skills

Process improvement

KPI tracking

Financial analysis

GL accounting

Education

Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or related field

CA/CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Job description

About Dubai Holding Group Services:

About Dubai Holding Group Services: Group Services is Dubai Holding’s shared business services arm that provides consolidated business solutions in procurement, finance and human capital across the Group. With a commitment to talent, digital innovation and continuous improvement, it delivers best-in-class service, enhancing the Group's overall performance.

Group Services is dedicated to transforming operations, elevating service quality and cultivating specialized teams focused on excellence and innovation.

Group Services comprises of:

Group Services Procurement delivers end-to-end value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contracting. Enabled by advanced technology, streamlined processes, strong governance, and data-driven insights, it ensures responsible sourcing, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

Group Services Finance manages financial transactions, budgeting, and reporting to ensure strong fiscal health and cash flow. It empowers informed decision-making through insights that drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Group Services Human Capital manages the full employee lifecycle, ensuring a smooth journey from recruitment to offboarding while fostering a culture that values and supports people—the Group’s greatest asset.

Empowering talent for the future:

Group Services’ greatest strength lies in its people; their collective capabilities serve as the driving force of the company. Dedicated to creating a vibrant talent hub where challenging the norm leads to innovation, collaboration fuels creativity and caring for people and partners cultivates strong relationships, Group Services aims to build a foundation for sustained success.

As a business that views success as a shared journey and celebrates every achievement along the way, Group Services offers the opportunity to grow, develop skills and make a meaningful impact.

Dubai Holding Group Services proudly supports a diverse portfolio of companies:

• Dubai Holding Real Estate
• Dubai Holding Entertainment
• Dubai Holding Community Management
• Dubai Holding Land Estates
• Dubai Holding Hospitality
• Dubai Holding Investments
• Dubai Holding Asset Management

Job Overview:

Here's your chance to step into the role of Assistant Manager - Finance Excellence (Performance) at Dubai Holding Group Services. In this position, you'll take on key responsibilities that include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and map R2R processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement areas
• Standardize and document key accounting close processes across entities
• Track R2R KPIs (e.g., close timelines, reconciliation status, journal accuracy)
• Perform root cause analysis on performance gaps and drive corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, controls, and audit requirements
• Collaborate with shared services, Tower Leads, and retained finance teams
• Support R2R-related automation, system upgrades, and transformation initiatives
• Conduct UAT testing and maintain project documentation
• Update SOPs and promote best practice sharing across finance teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement culture within R2R operations

About You:

The preferred candidate for this role should possess the following experience and credentials:

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CA/CPA/CMA/MBA preferred
• Experience: 4–6 years in Record to Report, Finance Operations, or Shared Services, with proven involvement in process improvement and KPI tracking

Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of GL accounting, journal entries, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and reconciliations

Analytics & Reporting: Ability to interpret complex financial data, drive actionable insights, and automate performance reporting

Certifications (Preferred): Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement credentials

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai