Management Accountant

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

Job summary

A prominent government-affiliated body is seeking a Management Accountant to enhance financial transparency and support informed decision-making. This role involves budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with regulations. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and expertise in financial software. The contract is for 12 months and is renewable.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience required.
• Strong understanding of management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor budgets and forecasts.
• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support development of financial systems and processes.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Financial modelling

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACA)

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Government Resource Planning (GRP)

Job description

We are looking for Management Accountant to join our prominent government-affiliated body responsible for education quality and compliance in Dubai.

This role will be pivotal in driving informed decision-making and financial transparency across the organization by partnering with key stakeholders, optimizing resource allocation, and shaping long-term financial strategies.

This position has acontract duration of 12 months (renewable).

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor, and update annual and in-year budgets and forecasts.
• Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and financial performance reports.
• Work with budget holders to understand and challenge financial performance and provide advice on resource planning.
• Support the preparation of business cases, investment appraisals, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Assist in year-end processes, accruals, and internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with government accounting rules, financial regulations, and internal policies.
• Support the development and implementation of financial systems, tools, and processes.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using financial software – Oracle Fusion and GRP (Government Resource Planning

Availability

Preference is given to candidates that are available immediately.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.

We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, to discuss the role in more detail and potential next steps.