Finance Manager

Mackenzie Jones; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UAE is seeking a seasoned finance professional to oversee Annual Business Planning and Budgeting. The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of experience in finance, particularly in the media or publishing sector. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, compliance assurance, and oversight of internal controls. Applicants must be currently located in the UAE and have strong English proficiency. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for leadership and growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in finance, including management experience.
• Experience in media or publishing sector preferred.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Annual Business Planning and Budgeting.
• Consolidate and analyze Monthly MIS reports.
• Prepare Feasibility studies for growth opportunities.
• Review contracts relating to procurement and marketing.
• Monitor key business drivers and share analysis.
• Ensure Budgetary control and compliance.
• Develop compliance frameworks and strengthen internal controls.
• Handle Business Processes Reengineering projects.
• Provide comprehensive financial accounting and reporting support.
• Responsible for Revenue and Cost Accounting complying with IFRS.
• Implement Audit recommendations efficiently.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

Analytical Skills

Compliance

Team Leadership

English Fluency

Education

Qualified Accountant or MBA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Annual Business Planning and Budgeting in close coordination with Business Unit Head.
• Consolidation, review and analysis of Monthly MIS reports and periodic Budget reviews.
• Preparation of Feasibility studies for new growth opportunities, capital expenditure, marketing promotions and operational investments.
• Commercial and Financial review of all types of contracts and agreements especially relating to procurement, capital expenditure and marketing.
• Improve reporting capabilities to monitor key business drivers on a regular basis and share the analysis with senior management for appropriate action.
• Ensure Budgetary control and compliance with policies and procedures. Put in place a monitoring mechanism to ensure implementation of Financial/Operational Policies and Procedures.
• Develop a compliance framework and a robust team to strengthen internal controls across the business.
• Handle Business Processes Reengineering projects to improve productivity.
• Financial Reporting and Treasury.
• Provide comprehensive financial accounting, reporting and analysis support to the entire business.
• Responsible for Revenue Accounting and Cost Accounting in compliance with IFRS.
• Handle Statutory, Internal and other types of periodic audits and implement the Audit recommendations in an efficient and timely manner.

Qualifications

• MUST already be located in the UAE. Applicants not in the UAE will NOT be contacted.
• Qualified Accountant or MBA.
• 8+ years experience in finance including management experience.
• Media or Publishing sector experience preferred.
• Fluent English language skills mandatory.

About The Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of HR, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Management Consulting and Engineering recruitment expertise. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. It’s all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

We’re growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

Areas of specialties we recruit for are: Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Executive Search, Banking & Financial Services, Management Consulting and Engineering.