Finance Department Manager

Sharjah Art Foundation; Sharjah; Presencial; AED 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sharjah Art Foundation seeks a senior finance leader to oversee accounting operations in Sharjah. You will guide budgeting, financial planning, internal controls, and risk management, ensuring accurate reporting and timely reconciliations while supporting strategic resource allocation.

The role requires 9+ years in finance with leadership experience, a Bachelor's and Master's in finance, and a professional certification (CA/CMA/CPA).

Formación

• Minimum 9 years of professional finance experience with at least 5 in leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional accounting certification (CA/CMA/CPA) required.
• Fluency in Arabic and English; national service completed.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee accounting operations and systems for accuracy and integrity.
• Lead budgeting, annual plans, and resource allocation.
• Review expenditures and monthly reconciliations with central finance.
• Prepare final accounts and financial reports with timely closure.
• Develop and implement internal finance methodologies for efficiency.
• Coordinate audits and respond to internal/external reviews.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial planning

Internal controls

Stakeholder communication

Team management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in finance

Master's degree in finance

Professional accounting certification (CA, CMA, CPA)

Descripción del empleo

Reporting to: Vice President of Sharjah Art Foundation
Job Location: Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Expected starting date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: The job is open until filled

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all accounting operations and systems, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Collaborate with unit managers and cross-functional departments to develop strategic plans and the annual budget.
• Supervise the preparation of the foundation’s budget, ensuring effective and appropriate allocation of financial resources.
• Review and approve expenditure documents and necessary adjustments, while verifying monthly reconciliations of the organization’s accounts against the central finance department within the designated deadlines.
• Monitor and classify incoming revenue records according to established standards.
• Review all purchase requests from organizational units and ensure budget availability before approval.
• Oversee the preparation of final accounts, ensuring timely closure, reconciliation, and preparation of required financial reports and schedules.
• Supervise the development and implementation of internal finance methodologies, ensuring they are updated to maintain workflow efficiency and quality.
• Review and approve employee contributions to the Sharjah Social Security Fund, ensuring accuracy of monthly settlements.
• Supervise and monitor the recording of reconciliation entries between the foundation and the Sharjah Finance Department’s accounts for transferred amounts and payments.
• Oversee reports from the Financial Control Department and internal/external audits, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Sharjah Finance Department to ensure optimal implementation of work procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of all aspects of financial performance to identify opportunities for revenue growth, while recommending appropriate cost reduction strategies through resources optimization.
• Identify and manage potential financial risks and provide practical solutions to maintain robust internal controls and financial procedures.
• Stay continuously updated on developments in the field, proposing improvements to processes and enhancing departmental performance.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, review progress metrics, and evaluate overall job performance.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information, in line with the foundation’s information security policies and procedures, to prevent unauthorized disclosure or misuse.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by superiors.

Required Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 9 years of professional experience in a related field, including at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role within the public or private sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field.
• Master’s degree in finance or a related field.
• Professional accounting certification from a globally recognized body (CA, CMA, CPA).
• Fluency in both Arabic and English.
• Completion of national service.