Fleet Finance Manager — Growth & Controls (Dubai)

VR-People Sàrl; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

VR-People Sàrl is seeking a senior fleet finance professional in Dubai to lead financial management, reporting and control for a growing dry bulk fleet. You will report to the Group CFO and work closely with the CEO of the Fleet Division.

You will build and mentor a small fleet finance team, manage vessel budgets and P&L, oversee external managers, and help establish robust financial controls to support fleet expansion. Candidates based in the UAE are preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small fleet finance team.
• Manage vessel budgets, operating costs, forecasts and monthly vessel P&L reporting.
• Monitor and control costs incurred by external vessel and crew managers.
• Oversee procurement, bunker accounting and supplier cost controls.
• Ensure accurate vessel-company accounting, reconciliations and Group reporting.
• Support vessel acquisitions, disposals, asset accounting and ship financing.
• Establish robust financial procedures, controls and reporting systems to support fleet expansion.

Skills

Excel

Financial modelling

Ship finance

Budgeting

Team management

English fluency

Fleet reporting

Cost control

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA

Job description

VR-People Sàrl is seeking a senior fleet finance professional in Dubai to lead financial management, reporting and control for a growing dry bulk fleet. You will report to the Group CFO and work closely with the CEO of the Fleet Division.

You will build and mentor a small fleet finance team, manage vessel budgets and P&L, oversee external managers, and help establish robust financial controls to support fleet expansion. Candidates based in the UAE are preferred.