Finance Coordinator (UAE National)

Americana Restaurants; Sharjah; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual for the role of Petty Cash and Expense Management. This exciting position involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines, and facilitating timely payments. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, contributing to the company's financial control and transparency. If you are looking to kickstart your career in finance and make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred.
• 0-2 years of administrative work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage petty cash and manual expense claims efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with company policies for all financial documents.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

SAP

Oracle

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To ensure the efficient and accurate management of petty cash and manual expense claims, supporting the financial operations of the company by ensuring adherence to company policies, facilitating timely payments, and contributing to overall financial control and transparency. This role directly impacts the company’s ability to manage expenses and maintain compliance with internal financial guidelines.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Petty Cash Financial Controlling

• Receive daily petty cash documents from various departments.
• Review all attached documentation to ensure compliance with company policy.
• Reject any documents that do not align with company policy.
• Prepare invoices for each department and ensure approval before initiating payments.
• Receive daily expense claims for various business activities (business trips, meetings, entertainment, etc.).
• Review all attached documentation in the expense claims.
• Ensure all spending complies with company policy, such as maximum spending limits and exclusions (e.g., no alcohol, no smoking).
• Prepare invoices for each claim, and after approval, initiate the corresponding payments.

Qualification & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration)

Experience:

• 0-2 years of applicable administrative work experience
• Advanced MS Excel
• Advanced MS PowerPoint

Nice-to-Have:

• Previous experience in expense management or accounts payable roles
• Familiarity with financial systems or ERPs (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to follow internal controls and compliance processes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive financial data