Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Dubai / KEZAD

Salary: AED 15,000 – 18,000

Job Code: 289/001/930

Industry: Manufacturing / Trading

Job Brief:

We are hiring Finance Manager for a leading manufacturing group in JAFZA and KEZAD. The role requires a Chartered Accountant with minimum 7 years of experience managing group-level financial operations, SAP expertise, and in-depth knowledge of regional tax laws, trade finance, and inventory control. Ideal for candidates with strong leadership skills and a solid background in multi-entity financial consolidation.

Job Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Prepare and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Manage financial consolidation across multiple group entities.
• Deliver timely MIS reports, profitability analysis, and budget variance reports.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regional Corporate Tax and VAT regulations.
• Manage tax planning, returns, reconciliations, and assessments.
• Stay updated with local tax laws and implement necessary updates in processes.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Lead statutory and internal audits across group entities.
• Establish and implement internal control systems.
• Conduct regular stock audits and inventory reconciliations.

Inventory Valuation & Costing

• Oversee inventory valuation using standard costing methods.
• Coordinate with production and stores teams to ensure accuracy in inventory records.
• Analyze inventory and cost variances.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Supervise the full AP & AR process including invoice verification, payments, and collections.
• Monitor aging reports and optimize cash flow through effective receivables management.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of vendor and customer accounts.

Vendor & Customer Management

• Maintain strong working relationships with key vendors and customers.
• Negotiate favorable payment terms and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Coordinate with procurement and sales teams for account-related matters.

Banking & Treasury Management

• Manage daily banking operations and reconciliations.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, fund management, and intercompany funding.
• Optimize treasury operations to support business liquidity.

Trade Finance & LC Management

• Handle end-to-end processing and documentation of Letters of Credit for import/export activities.

Team Leadership & Financial Oversight

• Lead the finance team across different business units.
• Standardize financial processes and drive consistency across the group.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 7+ years of managerial experience in the manufacturing industry, with exposure to group-level financial operations
• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory
• Proficiency in SAP finance and inventory modules - Mandatory
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, VAT, and Corporate Tax regulations
• Experience in banking, treasury, and trade finance
• Proven capability in handling Letters of Credit and documentation
• Expertise in inventory control, AR/AP cycles, and cost accounting
• Leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced MS Excel proficiency
• Experience with intercompany transactions and group consolidations
• High level of accuracy, reliability, and professional ethics
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment