Finance & Accounting Manager

Harakter Invest; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Harakter Invest in Dubai is seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and cash flow across its multi-entity portfolio. The role focuses on accuracy in daily records, bank reconciliations, and tax compliance (VAT & Corporate Tax) while enabling strategic financial management.

You will coordinate with auditors, banks and regulators, using English and Russian in daily interactions with leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CIMA) or active progression towards them.

Responsibilities

• Lead core accounting, bookkeeping and financial reporting for all group entities.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations; manage AR/AP.
• Coordinate monthly closing, audits, VAT and corporate tax filing.
• Build unit-level P&L reports, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Oversee treasury, WPS payroll processing and AML/KYC documentation.
• Supervise accounting staff and ensure accuracy of records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

ACCA/CPA/CMA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

1C

ERP systems

Job description

This is a full-time, on-site Finance & Accounting Manager role based in

Dubai. The position combines complete oversight of core transactional accounting &

bookkeeping functions with strategic financial management, budgeting, and cash flow control

across our multi-entity portfolio.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring 100% accuracy in daily record-keeping,

primary documentation, bank reconciliations, and tax compliance (VAT & Corporate Tax),

while simultaneously building unit-level P&L models, monitoring cash flow, and supporting

You will coordinate with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies, using Russian and

English in daily communication with leadership, partners, and key stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Core Accounting, Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting

proper coding of transactions, and maintain structured chart of accounts for all group

entities.

Bank & Account Reconciliations: Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations across all

corporate accounts, matching incoming/outgoing transfers with deal files, invoices, and

contracts.

Receivables & Payables (AR/AP): Track accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Primary Documentation.

Monthly Financial Closing: Lead the monthly closing process, ensuring accurate trial

balances, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

Audit & Tax Coordination: Prepare complete financial files for annual external audits;

manage filing and documentation for UAE VAT and Corporate Tax

2. Finance Management, P&L & Cash Flow

Management Accounts: Build and maintain unit-level P&L reports, Balance Sheets, and

Consolidated Group Cash Flow Statements.

Unit Economics & Margin Analysis: Track and analyze profitability per business line .

Budgeting & Variance Analysis: Prepare annual budgets and conduct monthly Budget vs.

Actual Analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and revenue leakage.

Financial Modeling: Prepare project-based financial models, feasibility reports, and

valuations for property acquisitions, disposals, and new commercial ventures.

3. Treasury, WPS &

Operational Control

Cash Flow Management: Maintain dynamic cash flow forecasts to manage liquidity, prevent

cash shortages.

Payroll & WPS: Oversee Wage Protection System (WPS) processing, employee salary

transfers, and visa/PRO-related fee tracking.

reconciliations, and AML/KYC source-of-funds documentation.

4. Team Supervision:

Review, assign, and verify the daily bookkeeping entries and operational tasks executed by

accounting staff.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. Professional

accounting qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CIMA) or active progression towards them is

Dual Accounting & Finance Expertise: Solid grounding in fundamental accounting standards,

double-entry bookkeeping, trial balance preparation, as well as financial modeling,

budgeting, and management reporting.

UAE Market Knowledge: Minimum 2+ years of hands‑on accounting experience in

Dubai/UAE with thorough knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax , WPS payroll and local

banking procedures.

Industry Experience: Proven background in multi-entity commercial operations.

Software Mastery: Advanced skills in Excel,1C and financial reporting tools; familiarity with

ERP or accounting systems is must.

Soft Skills: High level of accuracy, strict attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and

the ability to organize financial archives systematically.