Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts (AM-F&A)
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- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
In addition to a competitive tax-free salary and excellent benefits, you'll work in a professional, collaborative environment with a diverse team and numerous opportunities. Our client offers a rewarding career experience and is excited to connect with individuals seeking new challenges.Who you are
Senior finance leader skilled in accounting operations, financial reporting and group consolidation across multi-entity organisations. Provides structured oversight, sound judgment and leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely delivery. Acts as key contact for auditors and senior stakeholders; drives process improvement and strengthens internal controls.Skills & Competencies:
- General ledger, consolidation, IFRS
- Leading and reviewing finance teams
- Advanced Excel (large datasets, VLOOKUP, pivots, macros)
- Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Prioritises under tight deadlines; accountable and discreet
- Stakeholder management
- Process improvement, automation and control enhancements
- Collaborative, hands-on manager
- Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related
- Professional qualification: CA/CMA/CPA/ACCA (mandatory)
- 10+ years' experience
- ERP experience required; Oracle Fusion preferred
- Oracle EPM FCCS exposure advantageous
- Experience in consolidation, financial close and statutory reporting
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance and accounting operations with a strong focus on group consolidation, general ledger governance, period-end close, statutory reporting, and financial controls. You will ensure the integrity of financial information, manage and mentor finance teams, support consolidation and reporting activities, and act as a key liaison with auditors and senior stakeholders.Role & Responsibilities:
- Own and manage end-to-end general ledger accounting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS.
- Perform detailed GL and Trial Balance (TB) reviews, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies on a timely basis.
- Work extensively with Oracle Fusion ERP for accounting operations and GL management.
- Post and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepaid expenses, intercompany entries, and adjustments.
- Review and process vendor payments and other disbursements in line with approval matrices and internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with payment policies and documentation standards.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, intercompany, fixed assets, provisions, accruals, and control accounts. Ensure timely clearance of reconciling items and maintain robust reconciliation documentation.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, ensuring adherence to close timelines and quality standards.
- Prepare and review statutory financial statements including Consolidated Financial Statements, audit schedules, and regulatory filings.
- Exposure to Oracle EPM FCCS for consolidation, close, and reporting activities will be an added advantage.
- Support consolidation and reporting activities, including data validation and submission.
- Liaise with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and external consultants during audits.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and corporate policies.
- Collaborate with business teams, shared services, auditors, and corporate finance stakeholders.
- Provide IFRS / accounting guidance and clarifications to cross-functional teams.
- Ensure reconciliations between sub-ledgers and GL within ERP systems.
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and control enhancements.
- Undertake other finance-related ad-hoc activities as assigned to support evolving business and management requirements.
- Support special projects and ad-hoc initiatives as assigned by management.