FINANCE MANAGER

Job Description : FINANCE MANAGER DUBAI Manage day-to-day finance and accounting operations and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports. Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing of accounts. Review general ledger, bank reconciliations, balance sheet schedules, and financial records. Prepare revenue, profitability, cost, and other financial analysis reports for management. 2. Budgeting & Financial Planning Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans. Monitor actual performance against budgets and provide variance analysis. Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide recommendations to improve profitability. Support management in strategic decision-making through financial analysis and insights. 3. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts and ensure adequate liquidity. Monitor receivables, payables, inventory, and overall working capital. Develop strategies to improve collections and optimize cash utilization. Coordinate with banks regarding banking facilities, loans, guarantees, and other financial arrangements. 4. Trading / Manufacturing Finance Operations Monitor profitability across products, projects, and business units. Analyze gross margins, pricing, product costs, and overall cost structures. For Trading Operations: Monitor inventory purchases, supplier payments, sales margins, and stock movement. Analyze product-wise profitability and inventory performance. For Manufacturing Operations: Monitor production costs, raw material consumption, overheads, and manufacturing costs. Prepare product costing and variance analysis. Support inventory valuation and cost-control initiatives. Monitor supplier payments and customer collections. Review ageing reports and ensure timely follow-up on overdue receivables. Establish and maintain effective credit control procedures. Ensure timely reconciliation of customer and vendor accounts. 6. Tax, Audit & Statutory Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable UAE tax regulations, including VAT and Corporate Tax. Coordinate with internal and external auditors and ensure timely completion of audits. Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation. Liaise with auditors, banks, tax authorities, and other relevant government authorities as required. 7. Internal Controls & Process Improvement Develop and implement effective financial policies, procedures, and controls. Strengthen internal controls to minimize financial and operational risks. Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, efficiency, and cost control. Ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures. 8. Team Management Lead, supervise, and manage the Finance & Accounts team. Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance. Review and approve financial transactions and accounting activities as required. Mentor and guide team members and ensure timely completion of finance activities. Required Qualifications & Experience CA qualification is mandatory. 10+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, preferably within a trading, manufacturing, FMCG, or similar business environment. Strong knowledge of financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, working capital, and financial reporting.

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