International Accounting Assistant Manager / Manager

Heidelberg Materials Trading; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international trading firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced International Accounting Assistant Manager / Manager. Responsibilities include overseeing the accounting process for international entities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering insightful financial analyses. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in international accounting, with CPA or ACCA certification preferred. This role offers a dynamic environment and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in international accounting or finance.
• CPA or ACCA certification strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee the accounting process across international entities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and Group requirements.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Economics

Master’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Heidelberg Materials Trading is the international trading arm of the Heidelberg Materials Group, handling overseas dry-bulk products exports and imports. For our Dubai office, we are looking for dynamic talents to join our team as;

International Accounting Assistant Manager / Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Support and oversee the accounting process across international entities
• Ensure expense and invoice accounting controls align with company policies
• Conduct detailed fixed cost analysis and provision accounting reviews
• Validate accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial reporting
• Guide and support the finance team in daily operations
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing transactions
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and Group requirements
• Deliver insightful analysis during monthly financial closings
• Support consolidation and timely submission of financial reports to HM Group
• Reconcile year-end balances and ensure accurate postings across companies
• Review and ensure accuracy of quarterly group recharge invoices
• Monitor provisions and related payments (e.g., severance, annual leave)
• Run and review month-end foreign currency revaluations
• Validate group IT recharge balances and approve reported figures
• Monitor annual bonus provisions and conduct budget analyses
• Upload planned fixed cost figures into ERP and prepare purchase orders
• Review fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and fixed cost reports during closings
• Oversee monthly inter-company reconciliation and follow up on overdue balances
• Analyze monthly operating results against budget and forecasts
• Prepare and present monthly management reports
• Review payroll records submitted by HR for accuracy
• Conduct fixed cost analyses during budgeting and present findings
• Manage Dubai audit process and ensure timely trade license renewal
• Prepare and present annual overhead recharge management report
• Negotiate and manage relations with local service providers
• Drive ERP system improvements and ensure successful implementation
• Analyze monthly cash flow needs and ensure timely funding for service companies
• Provide financial input and analysis for new fixed cost-related projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Economics
• Master’s degree in finance or accounting is a plus
• 7+ years of experience in international accounting or finance
• CPA or ACCA certification strongly preferred
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications will be kept strictly confidential.