SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate finance firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced finance leader to manage multifunction operations across the UAE and other regions. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in finance, with relevant certifications and a strong understanding of IFRS compliance. Responsibilities include overseeing accounting, audits, risk management, and strategic financial initiatives to foster growth. The role entails collaborating with leadership on planning and optimizing costs.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of finance experience, including 3-5 years in the GCC region.
• Professional certifications are mandatory.
• Ongoing education in international tax and financial governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage finance function across multi-entity operations.
• Oversee accounting, reporting, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Drive audits, taxation, treasury, FX, and risk management activities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Professional certification (CPA, CA, ACCA, CMA)

MBA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Dynamics

Excel

Power BI

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the Finance function across multi-entity operations (UAE KSA Qatar India USA).
• Oversee accounting reporting budgeting and financial planning to ensure accuracy compliance and efficiency.
• Drive audits taxation treasury FX and risk management activities with zero delays or penalties.
• Manage cash flow collections payables and credit control to maintain strong working capital.
• Implement ERP and finance automation processes to streamline reporting and enhance decision-making.
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning cost optimization and business growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS VAT ESR UBO ZATCA and other statutory obligations.
• Lead mentor and develop finance teams while promoting collaboration and accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field.
• Professional certification (CPA CA ACCA or CMA) mandatory; MBA preferred.
• 710 years of finance experience including 35 years in the GCC region.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Proven expertise in IFRS (especially IFRS 15) taxation transfer pricing treasury and FX.
• Strong background in multi-entity finance management and international compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP Oracle MS Dynamics) and advanced Excel/Power BI.
• Demonstrated leadership analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Degree in Finance Accounting or related discipline.
• Ongoing professional development in international tax audit and financial governance.
• Continuous training in ERP and digital finance systems.

Vertical: Corporate