Regional Finance Manager – MENA (Arabic Speaking)

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks a Regional Finance Manager to oversee the MENA finance function, lead a team, and drive budgeting, reporting and cash flow across the region. You will partner with senior leadership to ensure compliance and support growth.

Responsibilities include AP/AR, payroll, tax filings, bank reconciliations and forecasting, while promoting system integration and automation to streamline processes across offices in the Middle East and Africa; frequent travel required.

Qualifications

• Native Arabic speaker with strong English fluency.
• Finance and/or accounting degree or professional qualification.
• Experience in the Middle East and Africa regions with knowledge of local tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the MENA finance function and lead a regional team.
• Manage AP/AR, payroll, tax filings, bank reconciliations and forecasting.
• Drive budgeting, reporting, cash flow management and compliance.
• Promote system integration and automation to streamline processes.

Skills

Arabic (native)

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Based in the Head Offices of Dubai, we are seeking a Regional Finance Manager for one of our international clients, covering the MENA region. This is a mid-management role reporting to the Global Finance Manager and has several direct reports, It liaises with offices across the region, with frequent travel required. The role will have full responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the business across the MENA region. You will be commercially minded and a key interface in establishing effective financial processes to support business growth and development.The Finance Manager will manage and perform all aspects of the finance function, including accounts payable and receivable, client invoicing, payroll, bank reconciliation and FX management, in full compliance with statutory reporting. The role will work closely with senior leadership ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Board and senior C-Suite team.We are seeking an individual who is commercially driven and who can engage with stakeholders across regional offices, key governmental figures, business leaders and local authorities. The business is very forward thinking, and we are seeking individuals who are systems and AI technology aware, who have worked across system integration and automation processes. We are looking for individuals who can analyse and work across tax regimes and manage changing financial environments, protecting the company’s tax exposure.The role will be heavily involved in the budget and forecast plans for the year-on-year strategic growth the company has set itself, managing project budgets, and forecasting future cashflows. Additionally, there will be supplier relationship management, negotiating new contracts and assistance to the company auditors. This will involve full communication related to monthly payroll filing, tax filing and balance sheet reconciliations.To be considered, candidates will have a professional qualification / degree in finance and /or accounting and must be native Arabic speakers, with strong English fluency. Importantly, demonstrated experience within the Middle East and Africa regions is required, along with a strong understanding of tax laws in the MENA countries.Our client offers a vibrant, multi-cultural and dynamic working environment, and candidates must have exceptional personal skills including social competency, strong cross-functional communication and people skills alongside a strong work ethic, sense of humor and an open, friendly, and respectful manner. Creative in their approach, the successful applicant will have the ability to generate ideas for financial process improvement.You will be an individual with a positive outlook, high energy and a strong team spirit. The ability to multitask with exemplary time management skills is paramount as is strong interpersonal skills. Corporate appearance and strong presentation are key in representing this amazing office environment and its highly successful business.

To be considered, candidates will have a professional qualification / degree in finance and /or accounting and must be native Arabic speakers, with strong English fluency. Importantly, demonstrated experience within the Middle East and Africa regions is required, along with a strong understanding of tax laws in the MENA countries.Our client offers a vibrant, multi-cultural and dynamic working environment, and candidates must have exceptional personal skills including social competency, strong cross-functional communication and people skills alongside a strong work ethic, sense of humor and an open, friendly, and respectful manner. Creative in their approach, the successful applicant will have the ability to generate ideas for financial process improvement.You will be an individual with a positive outlook, high energy and a strong team spirit. The ability to multitask with exemplary time management skills is paramount as is strong interpersonal skills. Corporate appearance and strong presentation are key in representing this amazing office environment and its highly successful business.