Finance, HR & Administration Manager

About the role

A hands-on Finance, HR and Administration Manager is sought to oversee the company's accounting, human resources and administrative functions. The role suits someone with strong experience in Free Zone entities, management accounting, financial reporting, payroll and office administration, able to manage end-to-end business support independently.

Key responsibilities

• Accounting: manage the full cycle (AP, AR, general ledger, bank reconciliations, month-end and year-end closing); prepare management accounts, financial statements, cash flow forecasts, budgets and variance analysis; ensure IFRS and UAE regulatory compliance.
• Financial oversight: manage VAT and corporate tax compliance and filings, monitor cash flow and working capital, coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, banks and regulators.
• HR: manage recruitment, onboarding, visa processing, records, performance tracking and offboarding; oversee payroll, WPS processing, leave and benefits; ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law.
• Administration: handle office administration, company licenses, Free Zone compliance and renewals, liaise with authorities and vendors, and maintain records and contracts.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field; CMA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent is an advantage.
• Minimum 8-10 years of UAE experience in finance and accounting, with exposure to HR and administration.
• Proven experience in UAE Free Zone companies and knowledge of VAT, corporate tax, payroll and UAE Labour Law.
• Ability to work independently and act as a trusted business partner to management.

Required skills

• Management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.