Assistant Manager – Finance

About the role

The Assistant Manager – Finance will support the Group Financial Controller in delivering accurate financial reporting, consolidation and compliance across the group’s entities. This role focuses on IFRS application, tax compliance and detailed review of accounting records.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and review monthly and annual closings, scrutinising GLs, balance sheets, accruals, provisions and unusual balances.
• Prepare and review standalone and consolidated financial statements, including consolidation schedules, elimination entries, intercompany reconciliations and foreign currency translation.
• Ensure consistent IFRS application and assess accounting matters such as revenue recognition, ECL/impairment, leases and provisions.
• Own UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, handling reconciliations, filings and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate statutory audits and tax matters with auditors, consultants and finance teams, resolving queries promptly.

Required profile

• Strong experience in month‑end and year‑end closing processes for multiple entities.
• Proven ability to work with consolidation, intercompany transactions and tax compliance in a multi‑entity environment.

Required skills

• IFRS accounting standards
• UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations
• Financial consolidation and intercompany reconciliation
• Foreign currency translation
• ERP systems and automation tools