Finance Accounting Manager

Kingston Stanley; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional agency in Dubai is seeking an experienced Finance Accounting Manager to oversee finance operations across multiple locations. The role involves managing financial controls, compliance, audits, and supporting business planning. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience, specifically within the marketing or advertising sectors, and possess strong knowledge of UAE/GCC financial frameworks. This is a strategic, hands-on position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance/accounting experience.
• Experience in a marketing, media, advertising, or PR agency.
• Strong knowledge of UAE/GCC statutory and financial frameworks.
• Proactive and detail-oriented mindset is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial controls, reporting, audits, and compliance.
• Manage payroll, employee reimbursements, and end-of-service processing.
• Lead budgeting and cost variance analysis.
• Handle client invoicing, vendor payments, and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with leadership on financial planning.

Skills

10+ years of finance/accounting experience

Marketing/Media/Advertising/PR agency experience

Knowledge of UAE/GCC statutory frameworks

Proactive and detail-oriented mindset

Experience with ERP systems and Workday

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Accounting Manager to join a leading regional agency and take charge of finance operations across multiple locations.

This is a strategic, hands-on role ideal for someone with strong agency experience who can lead audits, manage reporting, drive compliance, and support business planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial controls, reporting, audits, and statutory compliance
• Manage payroll, employee reimbursements, and end-of-service processing
• Lead budgeting, cost variance analysis, and internal controls
• Handle client invoicing, vendor payments, and reconciliations
• Collaborate with leadership on financial planning and business growth
• Support external audits and coordinate with outsourced accountants

Requirements:

• 10+ years of finance/accounting experience
• Must have current or previous experience working in a marketing, media, advertising, or PR agency
• Strong knowledge of UAE/GCC statutory and financial frameworks
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative mindset
• Experience with ERP systems and Workday is a plus

DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED