Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant

Nirva Energy; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A bespoke physical fuel supplier in Dubai seeks a proactive professional to join the finance team. The role focuses on preparing financial accounts and collaborating on audit preparations and budget management. Candidates should have 3-5 years of management accounting experience and strong financial reporting skills. This position offers the opportunity to enhance financial processes within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a management accounting role, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS / UK GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts including profit and loss statements.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for budget deviations.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and financial forecasts.
• Monitor KPIs and provide commentary on business performance.
• Support with financial modelling and analysis.

Skills

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

ACCA, CIMA, or ACA Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

The Role We're looking for a proactive and hands-on professional to join our team in Dubai. You'll be key to preparing accurate and timely management accounts for subsidiaries and group level supporting the Group's financial operations. This role involves collaborating with the finance team on budget preparation, assisting with audits, and driving process improvements. We need someone with a strong grasp of financial reporting, controls, and ERP systems, who can clearly communicate financial insights to both finance and non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis, investigating discrepancies and providing clear explanations for deviations from budget and forecast.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts, working closely with various department heads.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insightful commentary on business performance.
• Support the Finance Director with financial modelling, scenario planning, and ad-hoc financial analysis to aid strategic initiatives.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany accounts and transactions within the group structure.
• Oversee fixed asset registers and depreciation calculations.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Assist with year-end audit preparations and liaise with external auditors.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.
• Prepare VAT returns and other statutory submissions as required.
• Support the wider finance team with various accounting tasks and projects.

Requirements

• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified.
• Proven experience of 3-5 years in a management accounting role, preferably within a fast-paced or multi-entity environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS / UK GAAP).
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modelling).

About the company

Nirva Energy are a bespoke physical fuel supplier, specialising in the Marine, Commercial and Industrial Markets across the UK. Using our in-depth experience in these markets, we strive to provide a reliable service to ensure efficiency, convenience and good value to our customers.