Assistant Finance Manager – Dubai

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, reporting, cash flow, taxation and internal controls. The role works closely with business stakeholders and Group Finance to ensure accurate reporting, effective financial management and compliance with company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including invoice verification, three‑way matching, billing, collections, credit notes and vendor/customer reconciliations.
• Coordinate month‑end closing, balance‑sheet reconciliations and timely financial reporting for management and Group/HQ consolidation.
• Prepare cash‑flow forecasts, monitor liquidity and support treasury reporting, intercompany funding and working‑capital management.
• Manage banking activities, payment processing, Letters of Credit and bank reconciliations.
• Monitor Capex budgets, evaluate investment proposals and prepare rolling forecasts, expenditure reports and variance analysis.
• Prepare and coordinate VAT returns and support Transfer Pricing, intercompany tax compliance and deferred tax reporting.
• Maintain Finance SOPs, strengthen internal controls and support internal/external audits.
• Maintain accurate SAP pricing, vendor and customer master data.
• Provide financial analysis and business support to Procurement, Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations and Group Finance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related discipline; ACCA, CPA or CMA is an advantage.
• 5–8 years of relevant finance/accounting experience, preferably within healthcare, medical or pharmaceutical organisations.
• Strong experience across AP, AR, month‑end closing, financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Hands‑on exposure to cash‑flow forecasting, treasury, banking operations, Capex controlling and budgeting.
• Good knowledge of UAE VAT, Transfer Pricing, tax compliance and financial controls.
• Multinational experience and exposure to Group/HQ reporting are preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder‑management skills with ability to meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• SAP (or comparable ERP)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Financial analysis