Manager Accounting

Hapag Lloyd; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Hapag-Lloyd in Dubai seeks a proactive Regional Finance professional to help manage credit, receivables, payables and working-capital performance across multiple locations. You will report to Senior Manager - RME Credit Management / Working Capital and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in business/finance, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and at least 6 years in finance operations or related areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/ finance/ management.
• 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 working with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, including country offices, Areas, branches, or Regional Finance teams, is highly desirable.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/ finance/ management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

Requirements for the Role

• 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.