Assistant Finance Manager
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About the Role
Excelsior Group seeks an Assistant Finance Manager for a contracting company in Dubai. The role oversees financial operations, project accounting, budgeting, and compliance. Requires a Bachelor's degree, professional certification, and 8+ years of finance experience in construction.
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Responsibilities
- Manage day to day finance and accounts operations of the company
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Monitor cash flow, fund management, and working capital requirements
- Oversee project accounting, job costing, and profitability analysis for ongoing projects
- Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost variance reports
- Ensure timely invoicing, collections, and receivables follow up
- Supervise accounts payable, supplier payments, and payroll processing
- Review P&L statements, balance sheets, and management reports
- Ensure VAT compliance, audits, and statutory reporting requirements
- Coordinate with banks, auditors, consultants, and external stakeholders
- Implement internal controls and financial SOPs
- Support management in strategic planning and decision making
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting / Commerce
- CA / ACCA / CMA / CPA preferred
- 8+ years of finance experience, preferably in contracting / construction / MEP industry
- UAE/GCC experience preferred
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Job Summary
- The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the contracting company, ensuring effective budgeting, cost control, cash flow management, project profitability, and compliance with financial regulations.
- The role requires strong experience in construction/contracting finance, project accounting, and strategic financial planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day to day finance and accounts operations of the company
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Monitor cash flow, fund management, and working capital requirements
- Oversee project accounting, job costing, and profitability analysis for ongoing projects
- Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost variance reports
- Ensure timely invoicing, collections, and receivables follow up
- Supervise accounts payable, supplier payments, and payroll processing
- Review P&L statements, balance sheets, and management reports
- Ensure VAT compliance, audits, and statutory reporting requirements
- Coordinate with banks, auditors, consultants, and external stakeholders
- Implement internal controls and financial SOPs
- Support management in strategic planning and decision making
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting / Commerce
- CA / ACCA / CMA / CPA preferred
- 8+ years of finance experience, preferably in contracting / construction / MEP industry
- UAE/GCC experience preferred
About the Company
- Excelsior is a bespoke HR and recruitment consultancy, specialising in the Security, Facilities Management, Education and Automotive sectors.
- Excelsior provides a high quality, reliable and affordable solution to companies in these sectors.
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