Finance Manager

Expertise Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Expertise Recruitment is seeking a Finance Manager in Abu Dhabi to manage monthly and annual closes, reporting, budgeting and controls. The role requires deep IFRS knowledge, UAE tax/VAT exposure, and experience with SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI.

The successful candidate will lead a finance team, monitor cash flow and working capital, and coordinate audits and regulatory filings in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Required: strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE corporate tax, VAT, internal controls and project-based accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel/Power BI.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA or CMA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly and annual close, management accounts, financial statements, reconciliation and reporting deadlines.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow monitoring, variance analysis and financial performance reporting.
• Maintain internal controls, financial policies, approval workflows and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate statutory audits, tax and VAT filings, external advisors and regulatory submissions as applicable.
• Monitor payables, receivables, working capital and financial risks; provide recommendations to management.
• Lead, coach and review the finance team, and improve reporting accuracy, systems and processes.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

UAE VAT knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Deadline management

Education

ACCA/CPA/CA/CMA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Manages financial reporting, planning, controls and day-to-day finance operations within the agreed remit, ensuring timely, accurate financial information and compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee monthly and annual close, management accounts, financial statements, reconciliation and reporting deadlines.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow monitoring, variance analysis and financial performance reporting.
• Maintain effective internal controls, financial policies, approval workflows and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate statutory audits, tax and VAT filings, external advisors and regulatory submissions as applicable.
• Monitor payables, receivables, working capital and financial risks; provide recommendations to management.
• Lead, coach and review the finance team, and improve reporting accuracy, systems and processes.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant experience in financial accounting, reporting and planning, including team or process ownership at the required level.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE corporate tax, VAT, internal controls and project-based accounting.
• Experience with enterprise ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics); advanced Excel and Power BI and advanced spreadsheet / reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with high standards of accuracy, integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage deadlines, explain financial performance and work with non-finance stakeholders.

PREFERRED / ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA or CMA, as required by the client.
• Experience in multi-entity finance, consolidation, project costing, government contracting or defence / engineering environments, if relevant.