Finance Manager jobs in Dubai

Job Title: Finance Manager – GCC

Company: Yusuf Bhai Fragrances
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Up to AED 15,000 per month
Joining: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred

Job Summary

Yusuf Bhai Fragrances is looking for an experienced and results-driven Finance Manager – GCC to oversee financial operations, reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning across multiple entities within the GCC region.

The successful candidate will manage the finance function, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain tax and regulatory compliance, strengthen financial controls, and support business expansion into Qatar and other GCC markets. This role requires a hands-on finance professional with strong UAE tax knowledge, multi-entity accounting experience, and the ability to lead and develop a finance team.

Key Responsibilities1. Financial Reporting and Accounting

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes across all entities.
• Prepare management accounts, financial statements, and monthly MIS reports.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of entity-level books, general ledgers, and accounting records.
• Monitor financial performance and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal financial policies.

2. Tax and Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee UAE VAT compliance, including return preparation, submission, reconciliations, and related documentation.
• Manage UAE Corporate Tax compliance, including tax computations, return preparation, and filing coordination.
• Monitor tax and statutory filing requirements across GCC entities as the business expands into Qatar and other markets.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and advisors to ensure timely and accurate compliance.

3. Cash Flow, Treasury and Working Capital

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, banking facilities, and treasury activities.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage working capital requirements.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, payment planning, and fund allocation across entities.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash management and financial efficiency.

4. Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and investigate significant variances.
• Implement cost-control measures and recommend ways to improve profitability.
• Support management with financial analysis, business planning, and investment decisions.

5. Intercompany and Multi-Entity Accounting

• Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and balance confirmations.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting for all group entities.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for intercompany balances and transactions.
• Support financial integration and reporting for new entities and GCC expansion.

6. Audit and Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and AMA on accounting, audit, and compliance matters.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, and financial reconciliations.
• Ensure audit requirements are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial processes across the organization.

7. Team Leadership and Process Improvement

• Lead, supervise, and develop the accounts and finance team.
• Establish clear responsibilities, reporting timelines, and performance expectations.
• Review accounting entries, reconciliations, and financial reports prepared by the team.
• Improve accounting processes, ERP utilization, and internal financial controls.
• Work closely with senior management and other departments to support business objectives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• CA, ACCA, CMA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a finance leadership role within the GCC.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE VAT and UAE Corporate Tax regulations.
• Experience handling multi-entity accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and audits.
• Exposure to GCC tax and compliance requirements outside the UAE, particularly Qatar, is an advantage.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, manufacturing, distribution, or a related industry is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and accounting systems; Odoo experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet strict deadlines, and manage multiple entities.
• Must be available to join immediately or within a short notice period.

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED15,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person