Assistant Finance Manager

Women First Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering group is seeking a skilled Finance professional to manage end-to-end bookkeeping and ensure compliance with IFRS. The role involves corporate treasury management and preparation of financial statements. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in MNCs, particularly in the UAE, and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years post-qualification experience in MNCs.
• Experience in Dubai Free Zone/Jafza is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain end-to-end bookkeeping as per IFRS.
• Prepare financial statements and coordinate with auditors.
• Manage regulatory requirements for Dubai Free Trade Zone.

Skills

Financial bookkeeping

Corporate treasury management

UAE VAT regulations

Communication

Education

ACCA

CA

CPA

Master's in Finance and Accounts

Tools

SAP

Tally ERP

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

About the Client :

They are a global engineering group focused on the precise control and movement of fluids in critical applications, operating in over 50 countries to deliver innovative engineering solutions addressing global trends such as clean energy, energy efficiency, healthcare, and increasing automation.

The Group serves large markets including iron and steel, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, industrial automation, and life sciences. With a heritage spanning over 150 years, it has established a strong reputation for excellence and innovation.

With more than forty years of experience in critical service applications, the company employs nearly 3,200+ people worldwide, generating approximately 651 million in revenue. It has manufacturing facilities in India, the US, China, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, South Korea, and Japan, along with sales and service offices globally.

The entity primarily engages in the buy-sell of IMI Critical Engineering's products, including installation, maintenance, and services in the Middle East and Africa markets.

Reporting to :

Finance Controller

Location :

Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai

Job Purpose :

To maintain and manage end-to-end bookkeeping for the company as per IFRS, and coordinate with auditors to ensure timely and unqualified audits.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Financial bookkeeping including AR, AP, Fixed Assets, and Journals as per IFRS.
2. Corporate treasury management, banking relations, and hedging.
3. Month-end closing activities such as revenue and expense accounting, liabilities provisioning, depreciation, and report analysis.
4. Preparation of financial statements and coordination with auditors to ensure timely closure.
5. Managing regulatory requirements for Dubai Free Trade Zone (Jafza).
6. Understanding UAE VAT regulations, including tax return submissions and audits.
7. Knowledge of financial instruments like Letters of Credit, Bill Discounting, Guarantees, Bonds, and CAD requirements.
8. Proficiency in SAP, Tally ERP, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other MS Office tools.

Essential Requirements :

Qualifications : ACCA / CA / CPA / Master's in Finance and Accounts.

Experience : 5-6 years post-qualification in MNCs (B2B trading, O&G, or Valve trading) in UAE. Experience in Dubai Free Zone/Jafza is advantageous.

Personal Attributes include being self-driven, assertive, entrepreneurial, resourceful, capable of working independently and in teams, and establishing impactful relationships. Ability to collaborate, detail-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and multi-tasking skills. Ownership and accountability are essential.

Language skills in English and Hindi, with excellent communication abilities.

Position available immediately.