Finance Manager

VEOLIA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Middle East seeks a Finance Leader to oversee finance and procurement activities, ensuring compliance with UAE laws and IFRS while driving efficiency across budgeting, payroll, and reporting.

The role requires rigorous financial control, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Ideal for candidates with 3+ years in a similar role in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant educational qualification from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in finance/procurement in an industrial environment.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Good knowledge of VAT and IFRS.
• Fluent English; Arabic/Hindi/Urdhu is an advantage.
• Proficient in accounting software and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly financial performance reports for management review.
• Coordinate the yearly budget and quarterly forecast and provide advice.
• Oversee issuance of internal/external financial reports/statements.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure timely audit processes.
• Manage revolving cash flow and payroll processes.
• Monitor receivables and implement collection strategies.
• Monitor payables and optimize payment strategies for cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with national laws and IFRS; implement SOPs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting

VAT knowledge

IFRS knowledge

English communication

Google Suite

Accounting software

Education

Relevant educational qualification

Tools

JD Edwards

Navision

Google Suite

Job description

Company Description

For 170 years, Veolia has been a global leader in providing water, energy, and waste management solutions. Serving public authorities and industries across 58 countries, our comprehensive services are essential to human development and sustainable growth. As we progress alongside economic growth and human development, we continuously adapt and innovate, designing solutions that positively impact the environment and conserve resources.

Veolia focuses on local solutions to purify and preserve vital resources, mitigate resource depletion, decarbonize lifestyles and production methods, and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Our mission is to build a better 21st century, and we proudly identify as #resourcers.

Key figures of Veolia Near and Middle East

• Over 3,900 employees in the Middle East (in addition to the nearly 6,000 employees for Enova, which reports directly to Veolia Africa Middle-East for Facility Management and Energy Efficiency contracts in the region)
• A robust local network across the region, including the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia
• 40 years of sustainable partnerships

In the Middle East, Veolia collaborates with industries, governments, communities, and commercial businesses to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions needed today, while maintaining a vision for tomorrow. Through public-private partnerships and innovative contractual schemes, Veolia is dedicated to achieving measurable results with pragmatic, sustainable environmental solutions.

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Job Description

Main Accountabilities

Lead, manage and support all finance and procurement related activities with the use of all company policies, processes, systems and procedures to achieve the VESE business objectives in the short, medium and long term through continuous improvement, sound financial management and in accordance with the Integrated Management System.

Detailed Job Description

• Prepare and present monthly financial performance reports for management review and use for decision making.
• Coordinate/prepare the yearly budget and quarterly forecast and provide advice and assistance as required.
• Responsible for the issuance of all internal and external financial reports/statements.
• Initiate, coordinate and liaise with appointed financial and ICV auditors to ensure audit initiation and completion within the agreed time frame.
• Manage and update the revolving periodic cash flow report.
• Manage the company payroll, remuneration aspects and relevant reporting.
• Monitor receivables and implement/maintain effective collection strategies in collaboration with relevant other departments.
• Monitor payables and implement/maintain efficient payment strategies to ensure good cashflow management and supplier relations.
• Ensure that all finance and procurement activities/functions/controls are performed in accordance with best practice, sound financial principles, company policy, company procedures, legal and contractual compliance at all times.
• Work in close cooperation with all other departments to maximize overall company performance and resource efficiency/effectiveness and financial performance understanding.
• Ensure the implementation and execution of finance and procurement activities based on Lean management principles and continuous improvement.
• Ensure on job training and development of the finance team on proper accounting discipline and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that the UAE laws (related to finance, fiscal and legal matters) and International Accounting Standards are properly applied.
• Assist with any relevant legal advisor liaison or matters.
• Assist all departments with follow up and monitoring of corporate matters and company contracts.
• Set an action plan for the Finance Department aligned with the company goals and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Undertake any other reasonable work or related task at the request of the General Manager.
• Oversee and guide the purchasing team based on company purchasing policies, controls, ethics and cost efficiency.
• Assist with implementation of purchasing/service agreements and negotiations.
• Ensure optimal performance of the finance team and conduct annual performance appraisal.
• Act as financial signatory in accordance with applicable PoA’s and authority matrix.
• Responsible for all banking activities including liaison, cheque books, transfers, hedging, bank guarantees, fixed investments, etc.

QHSE

• Understand, implement and follow the QHSE policy and procedures.
• Proactive approach towards ensuring safe work practices and safe behaviour..
• Participate in risk assessments and reviews.
• Promote excellent QHSE practices and understanding.
• Responsible for Health and Safety of all personnel under his/her authority, including others who may be affected by the company’s activities.
• Ensuring incident and near-miss reporting procedures are understood and complied with, and assist with accident investigations where appropriate
• Providing accurate information to audit teams whenever necessary.
• Define roles, responsibilities and authority in his/her department.
• Coordinating with the HR/PR department when planning identifying training needs.
• Comply with the QHSE policy of VESE.

Veolia Values

• Comply with Veolia Group Values; Responsibility, Community Spirit, Respect, Innovation and Customer Focus
• Take initiative and always act in a professional and ethical manner.
• Represent VESE in a courteous, helpful and business-like behavior.
• Maintain an uncompromised level of confidentiality and integrity related to all VESE information and operation in general.
• Adhere to and encourage adherence to all corporate policies and procedures.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Maintain coordination and effective working relationships with other job functions and the other teams.
• Train and develop subordinates.
• Participate in overtime tasks as required from time to time.
• Coordinate, assist, supervise activities related to financial system updates, upgrades and replacements.

Organizing and Reporting

• Ensure that reporting is performed promptly and accurately.
• Organize soft & hard files with focus on digitalization.
• Update reports within specified time.
• Produce/update required reports/dashboards when required for management.

Communication

• Report all relevant information to the Management promptly and accurately.
• Ensure effective, accurate and prompt communication with all other departments, clients, suppliers and Veolia teams.

Qualifications

Education Required

• Hold a relevant educational qualification from a well recognized and reputable academic institution fit for the required job function.

Experience Required

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in the same position and preferably in an industrial environment.

Skills Required

Technical Skills

• Excellent analytical and reporting skills. Attention to detail is a must.
• UAE valid light vehicle driving license is a must.
• Innovative and continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective problem identification, solving and improvement implementation.
• Ability to think strategically, Ability to manage and motivate staff members in a multicultural work environment.
• Ability to make effective decisions, excellent time management and delegation.
• Excellent analytical capabilities, strong work ethic built on teamwork.
• Good knowledge of VAT and IFRS is a must.
• Good working knowledge of all relevant aspects of google suite.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Maximum flexibility due to the nature of work and work environment..
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict handling skills.

Communication

• Good command of written and spoken English is a must.
• Good command of Hindi/Urdu/Arabic is an advantage.
• Able to transfer knowledge to colleagues, interns and students.
• Communicate accurately, correctly, timely, effectively and in an appropriate manner using email, documentation and verbally.

Organizing and Reporting

• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Excellent workload and time management.
• Excellent report writing skills with attention to detail, correctness and accuracy with the good use of English and technical terminology.
• Able to create new reports and tools for use by employees and management.

IT Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Google suite, MS Office and related apps.
• Proficient in accounting software e.g. JD Edwards, Navision.

Additional Information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete or exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities that will be carried out by the selected candidate.

Veolia Middle East does not and shall not discriminate in any forms in its recruitment processes.