Manager - Corporate Accounting & Tax

Dubai Holding; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Holding seeks a Manager - Corporate Accounting & Tax to lead financial operations and ensure robust governance. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in financial accounting within complex environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in financial accounting or control.
• Experience in hospitality, real estate or large organization accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of financial statements and reporting.
• Manage direct and indirect tax compliance.
• Ensure implementation of internal financial controls.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Tax Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance

ICAEW Chartered Accountant Qualification (ACA)

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Hyperion

MS Office

Job description

Established in 2004, Dubai Holding is a global investment company with investments in more than 34 countries and a combined workforce of nearly 45,000 individuals. In line with the vision of Dubai's leadership and economic diversification strategy, Dubai Holding companies have nurtured sectors, irrevocably transforming Dubai's socio-economic landscape and positioning Dubai as a diversified, globally integrated economy.

Dubai Holding is committed to the diversification of Dubai's non-oil economy. Our portfolio, valued at over AED 284+ billion, spans 10 sectors, including real estate, hospitality, leisure & entertainment, ICT, design, education, media, retail, manufacturing & logistics, and science.

For the Good of Tomorrow

Dubai Holding is looking to hire a Manager - Corporate Accounting & Tax reporting to the Associate Director Accounting & Tax. The role holder will help lead financial operations, ensure robust financial governance, and support leadership with critical insights for strategic decision-making. The role requires a results-driven finance professional with a proven track record in financial reporting and tax within complex and fast-paced environments.

If you're ready to embark on a dynamic journey where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a real impact, we would like to hear from you.

Key Accountabilities:

Financial accounting. statutory reporting and group consolidation

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Review and coordinate month-end closing and reporting.
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, accounting systems, and reporting processes across hotel and corporate entities.
• Work closely with Shared Service teams to review deliverables, including financial statements, management reporting, accounts receivables and payables.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and discrepancies are resolved.
• Review financial deliverables of hotel operators to ensure Group accounting policies and procedures are being complied with.
• Review, interpret and prepare position papers on accounting treatments e.g. M&A accounting, impairment analysis, valuation review, due diligence etc.
• Prepare internal reporting packs.
• Finance business partnering to provide asset managers and hotel teams financial guidance.
• Review hotel management fee payments and profit share upstreams to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure timely completion of statutory audits.

VAT and corporate tax

• Manage direct and indirect tax compliance (e.g., corporate tax, VAT and withholding tax).
• Coordinate the preparation and timely filing of tax returns with Shared Services.
• Assist with tax provision and deferred tax calculations during month and year-end closings.
• Support tax planning initiatives to ensure a tax efficient corporate structure is maintained.
• Lead the tax registration of new entities.
• Coordinate with tax authorities and consultants to address queries in a timely manner.

Internal controls and governance

• Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of internal financial controls.
• Work with internal audit and compliance teams to address control gaps and audit findings.
• Ensure financial processes comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Help formulate departmental finance strategies and objectives.

Who we are looking for:

• Minimum 5 years experience within a financial accounting or control role.
• Experience of accounting in hospitality, real estate or large organization consolidation and group-wide accounting.
• Big 4 accountancy experience preferred.

Education / Professional Certifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field is essential for this role.
• Professional accounting certifications, such as ICAEW Chartered Accountant Qualification (ACA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of hospitality and USALI reporting.
• Able to lead and manage consultant and specialists.
• Strong understanding of IFRS including consolidation experience.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team.
• Controls-oriented mindset with zero tolerance on control deficiencies.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, planning and project management skills
• Strong experience with Oracle ERP and Hyperion (preferred).
• Strong MS Office experience with specific expertise in Excel.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Results orientated.
• Team player.
• Business awareness.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Problem solving & decision making.
• Planning and organising.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Willing and flexible to travel internationally.

As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volumes of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted within 14 business days.

This job description is not all inclusive. Dubai Holding reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Dubai Holding is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.