Manager - Income Audit

Michael Page; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail and services sector is seeking a Manager - Income Audit in Dubai. This critical leadership role focuses on revenue accounting, compliance with IFRS, and process improvements. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team, ensuring financial excellence and operational efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Collaborative work environment

Strategic leadership opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in income audit and general ledger operations.
• Expertise in financial compliance and governance.
• Regional (Middle East) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee revenue accounting and income audit processes.
• Lead and mentor a team across Income Audit.
• Drive automation and process optimization initiatives.

Skills

Financial compliance

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Revenue recognition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA, CPA, or ACCA certification

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle Fusion, Workday)

Job description

We are currently seeking a Manager - Income Audit to join our client's team in Dubai. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing revenue accounting and income audit processes. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy of revenue recognition, enhance governance and controls, and drive continuous process improvements in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. Client Details Our client is a prominent regional player within the retail and services sector, operating under a diverse portfolio. The company is committed to delivering financial excellence and operational efficiency through a shared services model. Their culture emphasizes customer centricity, innovation, and service excellence aligned with a strong performance-driven vision. Description Strategic Planning & Financial Governance * Support the financial reporting strategy in alignment with corporate goals * Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and local standards * Track KPIs, identify performance gaps, and guide the team toward operational targets * Contribute to financial risk management and special projects Income Audit & Revenue Management * Lead and monitor income audit processes and GL reconciliations * Ensure accurate revenue recognition and handle complex revenue-impacting transactions * Issue income audit dashboards and manage audit documentation and responses Revenue Recognition * Oversee compliance with IFRS 15 across business lines * Collaborate with legal and sales to review contracts for revenue implications Stakeholder & Team Management * Lead and mentor a team across Income Audit * Act as a key escalation point for revenue-related issues * Liaise with internal finance, audit, and operational stakeholders Internal Controls & Analytical Review * Strengthen internal controls and support risk mitigation initiatives * Perform revenue trend analysis and present insights to senior leadership Process Improvement * Drive automation and process optimization initiatives * Align R2R processes across subsidiaries while maintaining flexibility * Recommend cost-efficiency strategies People Leadership * Manage and coach a high-performing team * Ensure capability development and drive a culture of service excellence Job Offer * Strategic leadership opportunity in a reputable and expanding business group * A dynamic role with exposure to cross-functional stakeholders and group-level impact * A collaborative, fast-paced work environment with a focus on continuous improvement * Opportunities for personal and professional development within a growing finance function

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance * CA, CPA, or ACCA certification preferred * Minimum 7 years' experience in income audit and general ledger operations * Expertise in financial compliance, internal controls, and governance * Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills * Experience in a finance shared services environment is a plus * Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle Fusion, Workday) * Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS revenue recognition principles * Regional (Middle East) experience preferred