Dubai-Based Associate Accounting Manager - Finance & Controls Lead

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Dubai seeks an Associate Accounting Manager to support financial accounting across multiple entities in the EMEA region. Based in Dubai, you will contribute to month-end closing, tax compliance, financial analysis and internal controls, while coordinating with auditors.

You will manage close processes, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany activity, and work with ERP/BI systems. Strong Excel skills and 5+ years of accounting experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• 5+ years' experience in an accounting environment.
• At least 2 years' experience handling office administration responsibilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong capability in other MS Office tools.
• Experience with ERP or BI systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage month end close activities including accruals, payroll entries, journals and provisions.
• Oversee entity close processes across local accounting systems and US reporting platforms.
• Maintain the nominal ledger and prepare accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor daily sales performance and maintain reporting and master data.
• Lead margin analysis on a weekly basis and support forecast submissions.
• Deliver variance analysis with management commentary.
• Review, reconcile and resolve intercompany balances for all assigned entities.
• Manage UAE VAT returns and assist with other indirect tax requirements.
• Coordinate UAE corporate tax filings and ESR compliance.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Build financial models to support decision making.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Professional accounting membership preferred

Tools

ERP systems

BI systems

Job description

Michael Page in Dubai seeks an Associate Accounting Manager to support financial accounting across multiple entities in the EMEA region. Based in Dubai, you will contribute to month-end closing, tax compliance, financial analysis and internal controls, while coordinating with auditors.

You will manage close processes, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany activity, and work with ERP/BI systems. Strong Excel skills and 5+ years of accounting experience are required.