Finance Executive – SAP & Reporting

Albatha Group; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Albatha Group is seeking a Finance Executive - SAP & Reporting to support financial reporting, accounting, and controlling in a manufacturing setting. You will work with the Finance team to ensure accuracy and compliance, using SAP for data processing and reporting.

The role covers month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements and management reports, with emphasis on data integrity and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• ACCA, CMA or similar qualification is advantageous.
• 3-7 years of relevant finance experience.
• Hands-on SAP experience is mandatory.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Good communication and cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Record, process, review, and extract financial data in SAP.
• Generate SAP-based financial reports ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare periodic financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Prepare reconciliations for GL and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Support internal and external audits with schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with policies and reporting standards.
• Maintain documentation of transactions and reporting activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA or CMA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

The Finance Executive - SAP & Reportingwill support the organization’s financial reporting, accounting, and controlling activities within a manufacturing environment, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely preparation of financial information. The role will be responsible for maintaining financial records, performing reconciliations, supporting month-end and year-end closing activities, and utilizing SAP for financial transactions and reporting. The position will work closely with the Finance team and other business units to ensure compliance with internal financial controls, reporting standards, and company policies.

Key Accountabilities

SAP and Financial Systems

• Utilize SAP for recording, processing, reviewing, and extracting financial data.
• Generate financial reports from SAP and ensure the accuracy and consistency of system-generated information.
• Perform regular checks to identify discrepancies in financial transactions and reporting data.
• Support the Finance team in resolving SAP-related issues and improving system utilization.
• Assist with system enhancements, reporting automation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare periodic financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, in line with group reporting requirements and timelines.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data and investigate discrepancies where necessary.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for financial transactions and reporting activities.

Accounting and Financial Controls

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities in accordance with established timelines.
• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations, including general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in reviewing journal entries, accruals, provisions, and other accounting adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, accounting procedures, and applicable reporting standards.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records to support internal and external audits.

Audit and Compliance Support

• Assist in internal and external audit activities by preparing financial schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Follow established internal controls and report discrepancies or potential issues to the Finance team.
• Support the preparation of information required for statutory reporting and tax-related submissions, where applicable.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ACCA, CMA, or another relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
• 3-7 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with SAP is mandatory.
• Good understanding of financial reporting, general accounting, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.