Finance Manager - UAE National

Financial Audit Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Financial Audit Authority in Dubai seeks a Finance Manager / Senior Finance Professional to lead financial operations within a government context.

The role emphasizes GRP systems, budgeting, accounts payable, GL, and financial reporting, with a focus on controls, compliance, and stakeholder management in a public-sector setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters preferred.
• ACCA/CPA/CMA would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial processes, controls, and procedures aligned with government regulations.
• Lead the annual budgeting process including preparation, allocation, monitoring, forecasting, and utilization.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on procurement, fund requests, budget allocations, and expenditure forecasting.
• Prepare and analyze budget utilization and financial performance reports, identifying variances and areas for investigation.
• Oversee accounts payable, general ledger, invoicing, reconciliations, and other day-to-day accounting activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in accordance with standards and policies.
• Oversee cash management and liquidity, ensuring proper controls.
• Provide financial analysis, risk identification, and management recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and public-sector financial processes.
• Coach and develop the finance team through training and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to financial research and industry insights; drive process improvements.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounts Payable

General Ledger

Financial Reporting

Cash Management

GRP Systems

Governance & Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Revenue Accounting

Financial Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Masters (Preferred)

Tools

GRP Systems

Job description

Finance Manager / Senior Finance Professional

Vacancy: UAE National

Experience: 7-10 years

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. Masters ( Preferred)

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager / Senior Finance Professional to lead and oversee financial and accounting activities within the Authority.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience within a government or government-related entity, with practical exposure to GRP (Government Resource Planning) systems, budgeting, accounts payable, general ledger activities and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective financial processes, controls, and procedures aligned with organizational requirements, government regulations, and applicable accounting standards.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including budget preparation, allocation, monitoring, forecasting, and utilization.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on procurement, fund requests, budget allocations, and expenditure forecasting.
• Prepare and analyze budget utilization and financial performance reports, identifying variances and areas requiring further investigation.
• Oversee accounts payable, general ledger, invoicing, reconciliations, and other day-to-day accounting activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in accordance with applicable accounting standards and policies.
• Oversee cash management and liquidity, ensuring appropriate controls and processes are in place.
• Support management with financial analysis, performance insights, risk identification, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant local regulations, financial policies, accounting standards, and best practices.
• Provide guidance and technical support to finance team members, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Coach and develop team capabilities through knowledge sharing, training, and on-the-job development.
• Contribute to financial and industry-related research, market insights, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Continuously enhance financial processes and systems to improve efficiency, transparency, and financial governance.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 7-10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience.
• Previous experience working within a government entity, government authority, or government-related organization is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with GRP / Government Resource Planning systems is essential.

Strong practical experience in:

• Budgeting and budget monitoring
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• General Ledger (GL)
• Financial reporting and reconciliations
• Financial controls and compliance
• Cash management
• Strong understanding of financial policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience in revenue accounting / revenue management is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Experience with government financial regulations and public-sector financial processes.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CMA) is an advantage.