Senior Executive - Finance Operations

Merex Investment Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment organization in Dubai is seeking a Senior Executive Finance to oversee financial reporting and Shared Services activities. The role requires a candidate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting and Finance, and at least 5-7 years of relevant experience. You will act as a finance business partner, managing budgetary controls and ensuring compliance. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to develop in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and accounting principles.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial processing and reporting in Shared Services.
• Coordinate month-end close activities and ensure quality standards.
• Act as Finance Business Partner providing insights and recommendations.
• Support Budgetary Control and enforce financial governance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Accounting and Finance

Job description

Dubai Holding Entertainment offers an impressive range of destinations and attractions that enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure hub, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision, and security.

Ain Dubai, the tallest observation wheel in the world, is the jewel of the Bluewaters extraordinary and one-of-a-kind experience and is set to offer a majestic new experiential perspective from the eye in the sky across Dubai’s mesmerizing skyline.

Global Village is one of the longest established tourist attractions in Dubai having opened its doors in 1997. It offers world-class cultural and family entertainment, featuring 26 international pavilions and millions of visitors every season.

As the most recent attraction within Dubai Holding Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts™ is the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination comprising of three separate theme parks: MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water Park.

Leading destinations and attractions by Dubai Holding Entertainment also include Coca-Cola Arena, the largest multipurpose indoor arena in the Middle East; Roxy Cinemas, a premiere theatre experience; and The Green Planet in City Walk, a destination that recreates a tropical forest and many more.

Dubai Holding Entertainment owns the largest radio network in the region. Arabian Radio Network (ARN) is the most dynamic multiplatform broadcaster in the UAE and is at the forefront of innovation. It provides advanced in-studio cameras, broadcasting on‑air, online on smartphone apps and the Apple TV platform. ARN has ten radio stations, including Dubai Eye, Virgin Radio, Al Arabiya and Hit – reaching over 200 nationalities and 4 million listeners each week in seven languages.

Building on ARN’s commitment to embracing the future and being able to provide access to the best marketing platforms in the region, MPN by Dubai Holding Entertainment is a multimedia sales house, operating premium out-of-home assets, video production, event sponsorship and activations.

Job Overview

Here's your chance to step into the role of Senior Executive Finance – Dubai Holding Entertainment. In this position, you'll take on key responsibilities that include:

Financial Reporting, Shared Services Coordination & Review

Oversee and coordinate the activities of the Shared Services back-office functions (AR, AP, GL), ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial processing.

Review and validate the work performed by Shared Services teams, including journal entries, reconciliations, revenue postings, payables processing, and general ledger updates.

Ensure proper coding, classification, and accounting treatment of all financial transactions processed through Shared Services.

Perform detailed reviews of account reconciliations—including intercompany—and ensure discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly.

Monitor key balance sheet accounts such as cash, receivables, payables, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets, ensuring completeness and accuracy of entries posted by Shared Services.

Coordinate month‑end close activities in collaboration with Shared Services, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and reporting requirements are met.

Review monthly financial results, analyze variances, and prepare financial insights for management decision‑making.

Continuously review Shared Services processes to identify improvement opportunities, automation potential, and efficiency enhancements.

Finance Business Partnering

Act as a Finance Business Partner to departments, providing financial insights, performance analyses, and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions.

Work closely with department heads to understand financial performance, cost drivers, budget variances, and shared service cost allocations.

Communicate financial outcomes clearly and ensure departments understand the impact of decisions on budgets and financial controls.

Budgetary Control & Financial Governance

Support the Finance Operations Manager in ensuring effective financial controls are implemented and consistently adhered to across the organization.

Participate in the development, monitoring, and enforcement of budgetary controls to support financial discipline.

Review Purchase Requisitions (PRs) to ensure completeness, correct accounting treatment, budget compliance, and alignment with financial policies.

Monitor departmental spending trends, highlight risks, and recommend corrective actions as needed.

Contribute to the strengthening of internal controls relating to financial reporting, transactional processes, and asset safeguarding.

About you

The preferred candidate for this role should possess the following experience and credentials:

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Accounting and Finance

Min. 5‑7 years of experience

Strong knowledge of financial systems, accounting principles, and regulatory compliance is required.

Excellent attention to detail and project management skills

Proactive and forward thinking – able to challenge and question the status quo

Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively within a changing and fast‑paced commercial environment.

About the Benefits

In the world of entertainment, Dubai Holding Entertainment is dedicated to nurturing the talents and well‑being of our team members. Join our dynamic and diverse workforce to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, exciting career development opportunities, and a collaborative and creative work environment. We strongly believe in empowering our workforce, as they play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable entertainment experiences for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most innovative candidates who aspire to make a significant impact on the future of the entertainment industry in Dubai. At Dubai Holding Entertainment, we embrace equal opportunity and promote a discrimination‑free environment where everyone's unique talents and contributions are celebrated. Join us in crafting a thrilling and extraordinary tomorrow in entertainment!

Job Info

• Job Identification 112339
• Job Category Not Applicable
• Posting Date 12/03/2025, 07:02 AM
• Degree Level University
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Motiongate Dubai, Dubai, AE Riverland Dubai, Dubai, AE