Dubai Finance Operations & Compliance Specialist

Client of Tandem Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Tandem Search in Dubai seeks a Finance Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations, vendor coordination, and tax compliance. The role involves accounts payable, financial reporting, and audit assistance in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in finance, strong Excel/ERP skills, and knowledge of UAE VAT regulations. Multinational exposure is a plus, with emphasis on accuracy and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, reconciliations, and financial operations.
• Experience coordinating with vendors, external stakeholders, auditors, and banks.
• Knowledge of VAT regulations, tax filing, and UAE compliance.
• Familiarity with external audit processes and financial documentation standards.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in multinational/high-growth environments is an advantage.
• Nice-to-have: IFRS knowledge, UAE VAT experience, budgeting/forecasting, ERP automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Finance operations: manage daily financial activities incl. invoice verification and payment processing.
• Vendor and external coordination with banks, consultants, auditors, and government entities.
• Tax & compliance: VAT filing and UAE regulatory compliance.
• Accounts payable management: monitor payables and advocate timely settlements.
• Financial reporting: prepare reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Audit support: coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Month- and year-end closing: assist with reconciliations, accruals, and docs.
• Budgeting & cash flow: assist forecasting and tracking expenses as needed.
• Process improvement: enhance workflows, documentation, and efficiency.

Skills

Accounts payable

Reconciliations

Financial operations

Vendor coordination

VAT compliance

Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Multitasking

IFRS knowledge

UAE VAT filing

Budgeting & forecasting

ERP automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Client of Tandem Search in Dubai seeks a Finance Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations, vendor coordination, and tax compliance. The role involves accounts payable, financial reporting, and audit assistance in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in finance, strong Excel/ERP skills, and knowledge of UAE VAT regulations. Multinational exposure is a plus, with emphasis on accuracy and cross-functional collaboration.