Associate Accounting Manager

About the role

The Associate Accounting Manager will support financial accounting for multiple legal entities across the EMEA region from our Dubai office. The role is central to month‑end close, tax compliance, financial analysis and office administration, ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Manage month‑end close activities, including accruals, payroll entries, journals and provisions.
• Oversee entity close processes across local accounting systems and US reporting platforms.
• Maintain the nominal ledger and prepare balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor daily sales performance, maintain reporting and master data.
• Lead weekly margin analysis and support forecast submissions.
• Deliver variance analysis with clear management commentary.
• Review, reconcile and resolve intercompany balances.
• Manage royalty and rebate accruals, update exchange rates and monitor foreign‑currency exposure.
• Act as primary contact for external auditors in the UAE and UK.
• Prepare and submit UAE VAT returns and assist with other indirect taxes.
• Coordinate UAE corporate tax filings and ESR compliance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and build financial models for decision‑making.
• Identify and implement process, system and automation improvements.
• Partner with commercial and operational teams to provide financial insight.
• Oversee HR onboarding documentation and Dubai office administrative functions.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Professional accounting board membership preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
• At least 2 years handling office administration responsibilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong capability with other MS Office tools.
• Experience with ERP or BI systems is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office suite
• ERP systems
• Business Intelligence (BI) tools
• Financial modeling