Finance Manager

Agile Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing group in JAFZA and KEZAD is seeking a Finance Manager. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with over 7 years of experience in managing group-level financial operations, particularly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include financial reporting, compliance with tax regulations, managing audits, and overseeing inventory costing. Strong leadership skills are essential for collaborating with teams and ensuring accurate financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of managerial experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in SAP finance and inventory modules is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, VAT, and Corporate Tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with regional Corporate Tax and VAT regulations.
• Lead statutory and internal audits across group entities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

SAP finance and inventory modules

Inventory control

Cost accounting

Advanced MS Excel

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Title: Finance ManagerLocation: Dubai / KEZADJob Code: 289/001/930Industry: Manufacturing / TradingJob Brief:We are hiring Finance Manager for a leading manufacturing group in JAFZA and KEZAD. The role requires a Chartered Accountant with minimum 7 years of experience managing group-level financial operations, SAP expertise, and in-depth knowledge of regional tax laws, trade finance, and inventory control. Ideal for candidates with strong leadership skills and a solid background in multi-entity financial consolidation.Job Responsibilities:Financial Reporting & ConsolidationPrepare and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.Manage financial consolidation across multiple group entities.Deliver timely MIS reports, profitability analysis, and budget variance reports.Lead budgeting and forecasting activities.Taxation & Regulatory ComplianceEnsure compliance with regional Corporate Tax and VAT regulations.Manage tax planning, returns, reconciliations, and assessments.Stay updated with local tax laws and implement necessary updates in processes.Audit & Internal ControlsLead statutory and internal audits across group entities.Establish and implement internal control systems.Conduct regular stock audits and inventory reconciliations.Inventory Valuation & CostingOversee inventory valuation using standard costing methods.Coordinate with production and stores teams to ensure accuracy in inventory records.Analyze inventory and cost variances.Accounts Payable & ReceivableSupervise the full AP & AR process including invoice verification, payments, and collections.Monitor aging reports and optimize cash flow through effective receivables management.Ensure timely reconciliation of vendor and customer accounts.Vendor & Customer ManagementMaintain strong working relationships with key vendors and customers.Negotiate favorable payment terms and resolve disputes efficiently.Coordinate with procurement and sales teams for account-related matters.Banking & Treasury ManagementManage daily banking operations and reconciliations.Oversee cash flow forecasting, fund management, and intercompany funding.Optimize treasury operations to support business liquidity.Trade Finance & LC ManagementHandle end-to-end processing and documentation of Letters of Credit for import/export activities.Team Leadership & Financial OversightLead the finance team across different business units.Standardize financial processes and drive consistency across the group.Collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.Job Requirements:Minimum 7+ years of managerial experience in the manufacturing industry, with exposure to group-level financial operationsQualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) - MandatoryProficiency in SAP finance and inventory modules - MandatoryStrong knowledge of IFRS, VAT, and Corporate Tax regulationsExperience in banking, treasury, and trade financeProven capability in handling Letters of Credit and documentationExpertise in inventory control, AR/AP cycles, and cost accountingLeadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skillsAdvanced MS Excel proficiencyExperience with intercompany transactions and group consolidationsHigh level of accuracy, reliability, and professional ethicsAbility to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment

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