Finance Manager | IFRS, VAT & Controls Leader

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

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.