Finance Manager – UAE (Abu Dhabi)

About the role

The client is looking for a Finance Manager to lead the finance function of their UAE entity, based in Abu Dhabi. You will be responsible for accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, treasury management and driving finance process improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end finance and accounting for the UAE entity, ensuring IFRS compliance and timely month‑end / year‑end close.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, including management accounts, balance‑sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Own UAE tax and statutory compliance – VAT filings, corporate tax, regulatory submissions and coordination with auditors.
• Manage e‑invoicing readiness, centralized accounting, revenue allocation, partner settlements and intercompany accounting.
• Oversee treasury, cash‑flow, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets and working‑capital controls.
• Provide leadership to the finance team and collaborate with Operations, HR, Procurement, Commercial and Legal functions.
• Drive continuous improvement, internal controls, ERP optimisation and automation initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• 8‑12 years of finance and accounting experience, including managing a legal‑entity finance function.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, management accounting and statutory compliance in the UAE.
• Proven expertise in VAT, corporate tax, regulatory compliance and audit management.
• Experience in treasury, cash‑flow monitoring, intercompany accounting and ERP‑based finance operations.

Required skills

• IFRS
• VAT
• Corporate Tax
• E‑invoicing
• ERP systems

What we offer

• Leadership role in a fast‑growing organization.
• Opportunity to shape finance processes and governance.
• Collaborative, multicultural work environment.