Finance Manager
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About the Role
Michael Page is recruiting a Finance Manager for an international industrial and manufacturing company in Dubai. The role involves managing end-to-end finance for two entities, including intercompany transactions, VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, and reporting to Head Office.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the end to end finance function for two entities, including intercompany transactions
- Handle transactions between UAE Free Zone and international entities
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in line with reporting requirements
- Ensure compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations
- Support reporting to Head Office, ensuring alignment with group requirements
- Manage import/export related financial processes in line with UAE regulations
- Handle banking activities, including Letters of Credit and similar instruments
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accuracy across all accounting processes
- Coordinate with auditors and external stakeholders when required
- Support HR and payroll related accounting processes
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities
- Work independently while proactively seeking guidance when needed
Requirements
- Minimum 6+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Senior or Chief Accountant role
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Professional qualification such as CPA or CA is preferred
- Proven experience working within multinational or international company structures
- Strong understanding of dual reporting (local entity and group/HQ reporting)
- Solid knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations (mandatory)
- Experience preparing financial statements independently
- Familiarity with import/export regulations in the UAE
- Experience handling Letters of Credit and banking instruments
- Good understanding of payroll processes
- Experience collaborating with international teams
- Candidates must be based in the UAE
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About Our Client
- Our client is a well established international business operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector, with a strong presence across multiple global markets.
- The organisation is known for its structured approach, operational excellence, and commitment to high quality financial and regulatory standards.
Job Description
- Manage the end to end finance function for two entities, including intercompany transactions.
- Handle transactions between UAE Free Zone and international entities.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in line with reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.
- Support reporting to Head Office, ensuring alignment with group requirements.
- Manage import/export related financial processes in line with UAE regulations.
- Handle banking activities, including Letters of Credit and similar instruments.
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accuracy across all accounting processes.
- Coordinate with auditors and external stakeholders when required.
- Support HR and payroll related accounting processes.
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Work independently while proactively seeking guidance when needed.
The Successful Applicant
- Minimum 6+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Senior or Chief Accountant role.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional qualification such as CPA or CA is preferred.
- Proven experience working within multinational or international company structures.
- Strong understanding of dual reporting (local entity and group/HQ reporting).
- Solid knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations (mandatory).
- Experience preparing financial statements independently.
- Familiarity with import/export regulations in the UAE.
- Experience handling Letters of Credit and banking instruments.
- Good understanding of payroll processes.
- Experience collaborating with international teams.
- Candidates must be based in the UAE.
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation.
- Exposure to international reporting and senior stakeholder management.
- High level of autonomy within a structured business environment.
- Collaborative and professional working culture.
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