Finance Manager - Employment Outsourcing & Workforce Management

About the role

ACOUP is looking for an experienced, commercially focused Finance Manager with a strong background in employment outsourcing, workforce management, labour supply, BPO or HR outsourcing. The role is hands-on finance leadership, involving day-to-day financial operations, controls, reporting, budgeting and profitability management across several client contracts.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily finance and accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Oversee monthly and annual closing, management accounts, financial statements and accounting controls.
• Manage client invoicing, billing accuracy, collections and outstanding receivables across EOR, workforce management, labour supply and outsourcing contracts.
• Ensure accurate billing of employment costs, management fees, mobilisation charges and additional services, resolving discrepancies with business development and operations teams.
• Monitor operating expenses, workforce costs, contract pricing, gross margins, profitability and financial exposure.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking transactions, payment approvals, fund transfers and liquidity requirements.
• Oversee separation, accounting and reconciliation of operating funds, client security deposits and restricted funds.
• Establish financial controls and approval procedures to reduce credit risk, delayed collections and cash flow gaps.
• Prepare annual budgets, revenue forecasts, cost projections, management reports, dashboards and performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, IFRS and other financial regulations, coordinating with auditors, tax advisers, banks and regulators.
• Support management with financial planning, pricing decisions, profitability improvements and business expansion.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of finance and accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a finance management or senior finance role.
• Mandatory prior experience in an employment outsourcing, labour supply, workforce management, staffing, BPO or HR outsourcing company.
• Proven experience in client invoicing, accounts receivable, collections, cash flow management and financial controls.
• Experience managing client security deposits, financial provisions and contract-level profitability.
• Ability to work closely with operations, sales and senior management.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, IFRS and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, management accounts and profitability reports.
• Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Analytical, problem-solving and commercial decision-making skills.

What we offer

• Employment visa, work permit and Emirates ID sponsored by ACOUP's in-house PRO team.
• Salary paid monthly through the UAE Wage Protection System.
• Medical insurance in line with UAE regulations.
• Annual leave, public holidays, sick leave and end-of-service gratuity under UAE Labour Law.
• Induction and on-the-job training.
• Opportunity to move between client assignments and internal teams.

Applications are made through the online application form; a recruiter contacts shortlisted candidates, followed by a competency interview and a client interview. The deadline to apply is 26 November 2026.