Finance Manager

• Oversee daily accounting operations, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reconciliations. • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS, including group-level consolidation. • Develop annual budgets, forecasts, financial plans, and variance analysis for management review. • Monitor cash flow, liquidity, working capital, banking arrangements, collections, and supplier payments. • Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, applicable regulations, and internal financial policies. • Coordinate internal and external audits and strengthen financial controls and risk management. • Monitor inventory valuation, stock reconciliation, cost of goods sold, stock aging, and product profitability. • Analyze sales margins, pricing, promotional expenses, distribution costs, and cost-saving opportunities. • Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Warehouse, Logistics, and other departments on financial planning. • Lead and develop the Finance and Accounts team; improve ERP usage, reporting processes, and productivity. Educational Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline. • Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CMA, or CPA preferred; MBA in Finance is an advantage. Experience Requirements • 8–12 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, including 3–5 years in a managerial capacity. • UAE experience in FMCG, trading, or distribution preferred; multi-company finance experience is an advantage.