Finance Assistant

UNAVAILABLE; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the media industry is seeking a Finance Assistant for their Dubai office. This role involves overseeing client finance processes, managing financial records, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and 2-3 years of relevant experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail being essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in finance, preferably in media or professional services.
• Strong Excel skills and detail-oriented.
• Confident communicator, able to manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage client onboarding and offboarding processes ensuring completion and accuracy.
• Support revenue reconciliation and assist in month-end review processes.
• Handle invoicing and maintain required documentation for audits.

Skills

Excel

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Maconomy

Job description

Overview

Assembly is made of the ingredients of the modern agency, bringing together data, talent, and technology to deliver a connected set of solutions for media + more to the best brands on the planet. We’re home to more than 1,800 of the industry’s top talent across 30+ offices, who bring unmatched global omnichannel media expertise + data, technology, and business consulting capabilities that find change and fuel growth for brands worldwide. Assembly is a proud member of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing.

Learn more about Assembly here: https://www.assemblyglobal.com/

We're currently recruiting for aFinance Assistant to be based out of our Dubai office.

Responsibilities

• Manage client onboarding and offboarding processes, taking ownership to ensure completion and accuracy
• Track and monitor client credit lines, escalating issues where necessary
• Oversee timesheet submissions and approvals, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting
• Assist with revenue reconciliation, ensuring consistency between financial data and billing
• Support the collection and maintenance of client contracts and associated financial records
• Handle day-to-day client finance tasks, including invoicing, queries, and reporting
• Perform P&L and balance sheet account substantiation and assist in month-end review processes
• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Support the management of intercompany agreements and reconciliations across the wider group
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, procedures, and controls
• Assist with audit preparation and maintain required documentation for both internal and external audits
• Carry out general administrative tasks to support the finance function and wider team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 2 -3 years' experience in finance, preferably in media or professional services
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with relevant software (e.g., Maconomy)
• Accurate and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Confident communicator, able to manage stakeholders and escalate issues as needed