Finance Officer

ARKA Distribution L.L.C-FZ; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ARKA Distribution L.L.C-FZ is seeking an experienced finance professional to oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring reporting integrity and treasury discipline for a multi-vertical trading group serving anchor clients in energy, utilities and infrastructure.

With 5–8 years of UAE finance experience, you will manage multi-currency close, cash flow, and KPI dashboards while coordinating VAT filings and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Professional qualifications (CA Inter, ACCA, or CMA part qualified) are preferred.
• 5–8 years of finance experience in UAE, preferably in trading, distribution, or EPC-related supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Books & Reconciliation — Own bookkeeping, bank/supplier reconciliations, and month-end close across multi-currency (AED/USD) transactions.
• Cash Flow & Treasury — Monitor daily cash position, manage LC/TR facilities and supplier credit lines, and forecast working capital across active shipments.
• Reporting & MIS — Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements; build leadership dashboards on margin, DSO/DPO, and project profitability.
• Compliance & Audit Readiness — Maintain VAT/FTA filings and audit-ready documentation; coordinate with external auditors on annual financials.
• Receivables & Payables — Drive AR collections, manage supplier payment cycles, and negotiate terms aligned to project cash cycles.
• Costing & Margin Control — Validate landed cost, freight/duty allocations, and quote-level margin checks with sales and procurement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CA Inter / ACCA / CMA part qualified

Tools

Zoho Books

Excel (Advanced)

Trade Finance

Job description

Own day-to-day financial operations, ensure reporting integrity, and maintain treasury discipline for a multi-vertical trading group that serves anchor clients across energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors.

EXPERIENCE: 5-8 Years (UAE)

Reporting Line: Director

Location: Hybrid | Remote

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• - Books & Reconciliation — Own bookkeeping, bank/supplier reconciliations, and month-end close across multi-currency (AED/USD) transactions.
• - Cash Flow & Treasury — Monitor daily cash position, manage LC/TR facilities and supplier credit lines, and forecast working capital across active shipments.
• - Reporting & MIS — Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements; build leadership dashboards on margin, DSO/DPO, and project profitability.
• - Compliance & Audit Readiness — Maintain VAT/FTA filings and audit-ready documentation; coordinate with external auditors on annual financials.
• - Receivables & Payables — Drive AR collections, manage supplier payment cycles, and negotiate terms aligned to project cash cycles.
• - Costing & Margin Control — Validate landed cost, freight/duty allocations, and quote-level margin checks with sales and procurement.

TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• - ZOHO Books
• - Excel (Advanced)
• - Trade Finance

WHAT WE EXPECT

• - Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting; CA Inter, ACCA, or CMA part qualified preferred.
• - 5–8 years in finance within the UAE, ideally in trading, distribution, or EPC linked supply chains, highlighting relevant finance officer responsibilities.
• - Hands-on experience with accounting software, UAE VAT framework, and multi-entity reconciliation.
• - Comfortable operating with high autonomy in a lean, fast-moving team, ideal for those seeking UAE finance jobs.