Assistant Manager Finance

Landmark Leisure; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment sector seeks a Finance Manager to oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in finance and operations, preferably in a retail environment. Responsibilities include managing financial resources, preparing financial statements, and engaging with cross-functional teams to support business decisions.

Qualifications

• 5 – 8 years of experience in Finance and Operations.
• Experience in operational financial planning and budget control.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Oversee revenue reconciliations and cost management.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audits.

Skills

Accounting Concepts

Financial Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Education

CA / CPA / CIMA / ACA / ACS / ACWA / MBA

Tools

ERP based Accounting Systems

Basic Accounting Tools

Job description

MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt(Finance), Chartered Accountant(Chartered Accountant)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Role Summary:

The job holder will be responsible for managing and assisting the Finance Manager in preparation of the MIS, Financial Planning & Analysis, Budgeting, Periodic MIS reporting. The job holder will be expected to utilize and manage financial resources and systems necessary to deliver Concept operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Budgeting, Financial Reporting & Analysis

o Support in preparation for the annual budget

o Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS/local GAAP.

o Analyze variances, prepare management reports, and assist in budgeting and forecasting.

o Monitor KPIs and performance metrics relevant to the entertainment sector (e.g., ticket revenue, F&B, merchandise sales).

o Analyse budgets of the Concept and Territory operations monthly, discuss and revise allocations if necessary

2. Revenue & Cost Management

o Oversee daily revenue reconciliations from multiple revenue streams.

o Track direct and indirect costs, identifying opportunities for cost control and efficiency.

o Exercise necessary budgetary controls on all costs incurred by the Territories, ensuring that they comply with the drawn budgets

3. Internal Controls & Compliance

o Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and company policies.

o Support in statutory audits, internal audits, and compliance with tax regulations (VAT, corporate tax, etc.).

4. Cash Flow

o Preparation of Cash flow statement and monthly dashboards

o Monitor Capital Expenditure plans for various territories

5. Business Support

o Engage with cross functional teams for collating the information and explanations to support the business analysis.

o Provide financial insights to support business decisions and investment appraisals.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education:

CA / CPA / CIMA / ACA / ACS / ACWA / MBA

No. of Years of Experience:

5 – 8 years of experience

Nature of Experience:

Finance and Operations preferably in a Retail environment with specific exposure to operational financial planning and budget control

Functional Skills:

Accounting Concepts (e.g., internal controls, financial statement preparation, accrual accounting)

Basic Accounting Tools or Financial tools (e.g. CAPEX)

Knowledge of ERP based Accounting Systems

Knowledge of International Financial Reporting (IFRS Standards)

Financial Budgeting and Forecasting techniques

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