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Finance Manager

PrivatPort
Dubai, UAE
Fulltime
Mid-Senior
3 months ago
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)Budgeting and ForecastingFinancial ReportingCash Flow ManagementTreasury ManagementCost Accounting
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Title: Finance Manager

Location: Dubai, Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days WFH)

Reporting to: CFO

Building on Swissport's 25+ years of proven ground-handling expertise in executive aviation,

Privatport'S

represents our evolution into the future of private aviation services.

Under this dedicated brand, we unite our trusted operational excellence with a fresh strategic vision and global growth mindset.

Rooted in Swiss precision and service excellence, PrivatPort delivers smooth and discreet journeys from runway to destination.

By combining Swissport’s trusted operational standards with tailored, passenger-focused services, PrivatPort ensures the highest levels of safety, comfort, and efficiency across our global network.

About The Job

We are looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to build and lead a centralized accounting function supporting a multi-entity global business unit.

This role offers full ownership of accounting and reporting for key legal entities (starting with UAE and New Zealand) while working closely with Global HQ in Switzerland.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end accounting (GL, Fixed Assets, Cash, AR) and lead the month-end close process
  • Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reporting to Global HQ
  • Manage statutory accounts and local compliance in the UAE, including VAT and Corporate Tax
  • Act as the key contact for external auditors and tax advisors
  • Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks and support process improvements
  • Collaborate closely with Global Shared Services (AP) and Global Treasury
  • Handle intercompany transactions, FX topics, and multi-entity reporting
  • Lead, coach, and develop 1 accountant
  • Qualifications, experiences and skills
  • *ACCA / CPA / CA preferred*
  • *5–10 (up to 12) years of relevant experience*
  • *Strong IFRS knowledge and reporting experience*
  • *Solid UAE VAT compliance experience (Corporate Tax exposure is a plus)*
  • *Experience in multinational environments (intercompany, FX, matrix organizations, SSC)*
  • *Background in Big 4 audit or finance leadership in an international SME is advantageous*
  • *First experience in line management preferred*

Skills

  • *Strong ownership mindset with ability to work autonomously*
  • *Experience with multi-entity structures and audit coordination*
  • *Proficient in MS Office, SAP; OneStream is a plus*
  • *English required*
  • *Additional European languages are a plus*
  • For more information, please visit Swissport International AG - Executive Aviation and stay tuned for further updates as our website becomes available at www.privatport.ch
  • *This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.
  • It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
  • Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.*

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