Finance Business Partner Operations

Miral; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the Accounts Receivable team and optimize financial processes. This role involves developing talent, ensuring compliance with VAT and tax regulations, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation. You will play a crucial role in cash management, risk assessment, and internal controls, contributing to the company's financial health and strategic goals. If you have a solid background in finance and a passion for leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of senior managerial experience in finance operations.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting and corporate finance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Receivable team and ensure high performance.
• Assist in cash management processes and liquidity planning.
• Ensure VAT compliance and accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership Development

Financial Process Optimization

Risk Management

VAT Compliance

Cash Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP Systems

Sriggle (Travel Management Software)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Manage the Accounts Receivable team and assist the Senior Director Operations in Treasury and Tax Compliance.
2. Provide direction and mentorship to the Accounts Receivable team, ensuring high performance and alignment with company goals.
3. Develop talent within the team, focusing on leadership development, technical skills, and continuous improvement.

Operational Efficiency and Process Optimization

1. Assist in the implementation and optimization of financial processes to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions across all finance functions.
2. Support automation initiatives and leverage technology to improve efficiency and reduce manual work in finance operations, such as payment processing, receivables management, and financial reporting.
3. Help develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to improve financial controls, mitigate risk, and enhance overall efficiency.
4. Assist in the implementation of Sriggle (Travel Management Software).
5. Contribute to designing and implementing new systems and interfaces to ensure transactions are recorded correctly.

Accounts Receivable Oversight

1. Ensure timely and accurate processing of all accounts receivable transactions, monitoring performance metrics and aging reports.
2. Review customer balances and ensure they remain within agreed credit terms.
3. Manage debt insurance policies, compliance including credit limits, and outstanding balances.
4. Review all credit limits of customers and ensure the application of the policy.
5. Ensure all invoices sent are VAT compliant and recorded as per UAE tax law.
6. Review current product list, approve all new products to be created in the system, and attend all product meetings.

Cash and Treasury Management

1. Assist in cash management processes, including liquidity planning, cash flow forecasting, and treasury operations.
2. Ensure efficient management of working capital, including overseeing the collections process.
3. Ensure optimal management of the company's debt and investment portfolios.

Risk Management and Internal Controls

1. Assist in establishing and maintaining a strong internal control environment to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
2. Assess and mitigate risks related to finance operations, including fraud prevention, credit risk, and currency fluctuations.
3. Monitor the financial health of customers, managing credit limits and exposure to minimize financial risk.
4. Coordinate with the compliance department to monitor the risk framework for finance operations.

VAT and Tax Compliance

1. Ensure VAT is accounted for correctly.
2. Ensure customers’ VAT invoices are compliant with UAE Tax law.
3. Assist in VAT compliance automation and monitoring UAE Tax Law (for both VAT and Corporate Tax).
4. Support system enhancements and the preparation of system-generated reports.

Audit and Compliance

1. Support year-end audit processes, including reviewing government grants, policies, and IFRS compliance.
2. Ensure cash operations comply with company policies.
3. Ensure correct implementation of all revenue-sharing agreements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of senior managerial experience in a large or multi-site operation.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting and corporate finance rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience working collaboratively with senior team members.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, system interface, and integration.