Financial Accounting Assistant Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Financial Accounting Assistant Manager to join our client’s finance team in Dubai. The role involves overseeing day‑to‑day financial accounting operations, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations, and supporting the organization’s reporting, control, and governance processes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and supervise financial accounting activities, including month‑end and year‑end close.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and statutory filings.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit processes.
• Work independently within an ERP environment, preferably SAP.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA, or ACA.
• 5–8 years of relevant financial accounting experience.
• Preferably experience in manufacturing, cable industry, or a Big Four accounting firm.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Experience with ERP systems, especially SAP.
• Solid understanding of financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.