Team Lead - GL

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Abu Dhabi seeks a Team Leader for its General Ledger function. This strategic finance role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and leading a team to enhance financial management. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and significant experience in GL management, making a meaningful impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in general ledger and financial reporting roles.
• 1-3 years in a leadership role within finance.
• Experience in multinational or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial transactions and ensure compliance with policies.
• Lead general ledger maintenance with zero material errors.
• Collaborate with departments for financial insights and process improvements.

Skills

Accounting

Reconciliation

General ledger management

Financial operations

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Commerce

CA, CPA, or ACCA certification

Master's in Finance/MBA

Job description

We are supporting our client in the search for a Team Leader - General Ledger, a key position based in Abu Dhabi. This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong leadership skills and hands-on experience in GL management, reconciliation, and compliance. The selected candidate will be instrumental in ensuring financial accuracy, driving automation, and acting as a business partner to strengthen internal controls and optimize financial operations.

Client Details

Our client, is a leading service provider in the region, delivering excellence and innovation across its operations. As part of its commitment to high-performance financial management, they are seeking an experienced finance professional to lead its General Ledger function. The business promotes a collaborative and forward-thinking work culture, encouraging continuous improvement and innovation.

Description

Financial Operations
Review and validate financial transactions including commitments, invoices, payments, and returnsEnsure adherence to Delegation of Authority (DOA) compliance and financial policiesOversee validation of employee claims and capital commitment business casesPartner with IT to ensure ERP-based access controlsMonitor and report actual spend vs. budget, providing actionable financial insightsEnsure data integrity across all financial records


General Ledger & Reconciliation
Lead the maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely entriesEnsure journal entries are posted within 2 working days, with zero material errorsReconcile GL accounts within 5 working days post month-end closeResolve discrepancies to maintain accurate and complete financial records


Business Partnership
Collaborate with departments to reflect dynamic financial and operational changesStay abreast of accounting standards and regulatory developmentsSupport decision-making through financial insight and process improvement


Risk Management & Compliance
Act as the ERM and ICFR champion within FinanceConduct regular compliance assessments and support legal and internal control frameworksEnsure adherence to budget and risk mitigation measuresTrack and update risk control systems and governance frameworks


Profile
Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Commerce (Master's in Finance/MBA preferred)CA, CPA, or ACCA certification is mandatoryAdditional training in ERP systems, IFRS, or internal controls is advantageous7+ years' experience in general ledger, financial reporting, or operations1-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role within financePrior experience in multinational or regulated environments preferredPrior audit experience in the Big 4 or Big 10 is preferred


Job Offer
Strategic finance leadership opportunity with a leading services providerRole based in Abu Dhabi with visibility across departments and senior stakeholdersHigh-impact position that combines financial management, system optimization, and risk controlCollaborative and performance-driven work environmentOpportunity to drive innovation in financial processes within a fast-evolving industry

Skills

Accounting, reconciliation, CAPEX, financial accounting, General ledger management, financial operations, risk management