Management Accountant (12 months contract)
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About the Role
The Management Accountant will support finance and office operations across the region, including budget planning, EAC analysis, regulatory compliance, and payroll coordination. The role requires strong Excel skills, knowledge of regional regulations, and bilingual English/Arabic communication.
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Responsibilities
- Support budget preparation, monthly variance analysis, and forecasting for regional cost centres
- Track key budget components to monitor usage and control costs
- Coordinate and support the central payroll team
- Ensure timely updates and compliance with local regulatory platforms including pensions and tax filings
- Assist with document management for audits, licences, and regulatory requirements
- Support procurement and vendor coordination with the supply chain function
- Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
- Provide support to the in country leadership team on business needs
Requirements
- Strong hands on experience and proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
- Good knowledge of regional regulations and government compliance platforms
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic
- Ability to work cross functionally and build effective working relationships
- Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- 2 3 years of strong hands on accounting experience
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About the Role
- The Management Accountant will support finance and office operations across the region, including budget planning, EAC analysis, regulatory compliance, payroll coordination, and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
- Support budget preparation, monthly variance analysis, and forecasting for regional cost centres
- Track key budget components (e.g., discretionary spend) to monitor usage and control costs
- Collaborate with local offices to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment with company budget objectives
- Coordinate and support the central payroll team
- Ensure timely updates and compliance with local regulatory platforms including pensions and direct/indirect tax filings (e.g., EmaraTax)
- Assist with document management for audits, licences, and regulatory requirements
- Support procurement and vendor coordination by working closely with the supply chain function
- Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
- Provide support to the in country leadership team on business needs
- Handle ad hoc tasks as required
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands on experience and proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
- Good knowledge of regional regulations and government compliance platforms
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic
- Ability to work cross functionally and build effective working relationships
- Experience in a finance function within a complex or matrix organization (desirable)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (desirable)
- Working knowledge of SAP (desirable)
Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Candidates with 2–3 years of strong hands on accounting experience will also be considered
Additional Details
- Contract Type: 12 month contractor (renewable based on project requirements)
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, full time)
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