Accounts & Finance Manager

Job Summary

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain accurate books of accounts in compliance with IFRS and UAE regulations.
• Manage end-to-end accounting operations, including journal entries, ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Ensure proper documentation and accounting treatment of all transactions.

Compliance & Taxation

• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations, including preparation, reconciliation, and filing of VAT returns.
• Assist in Corporate Tax (CT) computation and compliance, including coordination with tax advisors.
• Ensure compliance with UAE commercial regulations and financial reporting standards.
• Maintain records required for FTA audits and regulatory inspections.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, ensuring timely collections and payments.
• Monitor customer balances, supplier payments, and credit limits.

Audit & Controls

• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors during annual audits.
• Establish and monitor internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• (Important addition — currently missing)
• Assist management with budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and management reports to support business decisions.

Coordination & Operations

• Liaise with operations, sales, treasury, and management teams to ensure
• smooth financial operations.
• Support management in improving financial processes and accounting systems.
• Handle other ad-hoc finance and accounting assignments as required

Qualifications

• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• 3–5 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably in the travel and tourism industry.
• Experience handling complete accounting cycle and financial statement preparation.

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS.
• Good understanding of UAE VAT regulations.
• Working knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems (e.g., Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Tally, SAGE or similar).

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.