Manager Accounting

Hapag-Lloyd AG; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hapag-Lloyd AG in Dubai seeks a proactive Regional Finance professional to support the management of regional credit, receivables, payables and working-capital performance across multiple locations.

You will oversee KPIs, ensure policy adherence, advise on risk and governance, drive finance initiatives, provide guidance to Areas and GCC, and prepare regular management reports with cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely, accurate outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/ finance/ management or related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in AR/AP, credit control, or finance operations.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP/accounting system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly regional KPIs for accounts receivable, accounts payable, working capital, and internal controls.
• Ensure adherence to corporate finance policies and procedures region-wide.
• Advise management on risk, control and governance matters.
• Support implementation of finance initiatives and process improvements across multiple locations.
• Provide guidance on finance topics to Areas/QSCs/GCC.
• Prepare regular management reports, analyses and presentations.
• Collaborate with multiple functions and stakeholders to align regional priorities.
• Promote accuracy, quality and timeliness in finance processes.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/ finance/ management

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, result-oriented self-starter to join our Regional Finance team in Dubai. Role Reports to: Senior Manager - RME Credit Management / Working Capital About the Role: In this role, you will support the effective management of regional credit, receivables, payables, and working-capital performance across multiple locations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly regional and area KPIs relating to accounts receivable, accounts payable, working capital, and internal quality controls.
• Ensure consistent adherence to corporate finance policies, internal controls, standard practices, and procedures across the region.
• Advise management on risk, control and governance matters
• Support the successful implementation of Corporate and Regional finance initiatives, projects, and process-improvement measures across multiple locations.
• Provide guidance and support on finance-related topics to Areas/QSCs/GCC.
• Prepare regular management reports, analysis, and presentations
• Collaborate closely with multiple functions and other relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment, timely delivery, and effective execution of regional priorities.
• Promote high standards of accuracy, quality, and timeliness in all finance processes and deliverables.

What Makes You A Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/ finance/ management, or a related discipline
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Credit Control, Finance Operations, or a comparable finance coordination role.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP/accounting system is preferred.
• Experience in shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, or supply-chain management is an advantage.
• Experience working with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, including country offices, Areas, branches, or Regional Finance teams, is highly desirable.