Finance Manager

Ultiwise Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with robust SAP skills and a comprehensive understanding of UAE tax regulations, banking, and trade finance, ensuring compliance and facilitating accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with SAP is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax and VAT.
• Oversee audits and maintain internal controls.
• Manage inventory valuation and vendor/customer relationships.

Skills

Expertise in SAP finance & inventory modules

Knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax

Knowledge of VAT

Banking operations

Trade finance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Excellent command of MS Excel

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Jafza & Kezad
Department: Finance & Accounts
Industry: Manufacturing

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the complete financial operations of a multi-entity manufacturing group including financial reporting compliance taxation treasury vendor and customer management inventory control audit and team leadership. The ideal candidate should be a Chartered Accountant with strong SAP experience well-versed in UAE tax regulations banking operations and trade finance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Prepare and finalize monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
  
• Oversee financial consolidation across multiple group entities.
  
• Deliver timely MIS reports profitability analysis and decision-support data.
  
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process and analyze variances.
  

2. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with UAE Corporate Tax and VAT requirements.
  
• Handle all aspects of tax planning filing reconciliations and assessments.
  
• Stay updated with changing tax laws and incorporate necessary policy changes.
  

3. Audit & Internal Controls

• Lead statutory audits internal audits and audit finalization across group companies.
  
• Develop and implement strong internal control procedures.
  
• Supervise and coordinate regular stock audits and reconciliations.
  

4. Inventory Valuation & Costing

• Oversee inventory valuation as per standard costing and accounting principles.
  
• Collaborate with production and store teams to maintain inventory accuracy.
  
• Monitor and analyze inventory and cost variances.
  

5. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Supervise full AP & AR cycle including invoice verification processing payments and collections.
  
• Monitor ageing reports and take proactive steps to improve cash flow.
  
• Ensure timely reconciliation of vendor and customer accounts.
  

6. Vendor & Customer Management

• Maintain strong relationships with key vendors and customers.
  
• Negotiate payment terms resolve disputes and ensure timely settlements.
  
• Support cross-functional coordination with procurement and sales.
  

7. Banking & Treasury Management

• Oversee day-to-day banking operations including payments transfers and reconciliations.
  
• Manage cash flow forecasting liquidity planning and fund management.
  
• Handle intercompany funding and optimize treasury operations.
  

8. Trade Finance & Letter of Credit (LC) Management

• Manage end-to-end processing of Letters of Credit for import/export transactions.
  

9. Team Leadership & Group-Level Oversight

• Lead and mentor the finance team across different business units.
  
• Standardize processes and enforce financial discipline group-wide.
  
• Collaborate with internal departments for accurate financial coordination and reporting.
  

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory
  
• Experience: Min 7 years of post-qualification experience in the manufacturing industry with exposure to multi-company operations
  
• ERP Experience: Hands-on experience with SAP is mandatory
  

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in SAP finance & inventory modules
  
• In-depth knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax VAT and IFRS
  
• Strong foundation in banking treasury and trade finance operations
  
• Proven experience in LC documentation and management
  
• Strong working knowledge of inventory stock audits AR/AP and costing
  
• Leadership analytical thinking and stakeholder management
  
• Excellent command of MS Excel
  

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in managing intercompany transactions and group consolidation
  
• High level of accuracy accountability and professional ethics
  
• Adaptability to a fast-paced evolving manufacturing environment
  

Salary Range: AED 15000-18000