Finance Manager

Job DescriptionEnd-to-End UAE Finance Management Independently oversee day-to-day finance operations and full set of accounts for the UAE entity, including general ledger, accounts receivable & payable, expenses, revenue & cost accounting, intercompany reconciliations and month-end closing. Complete monthly, quarterly and year-end closing in line with group standards, ensuring financial data is accurate, complete and traceable.Tax & Compliance Management Manage UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and other local tax compliance requirements, with solid knowledge of Free Zone tax regulations. Keep up to date with QFZP, Qualifying Income and Transfer Pricing rules to proactively identify potential tax risks. Handle complex tax matters, coordinate with external tax advisors, and provide clear recommendations to the group.Group Reporting & Financial Control Timely submit local financial statements, management reports and relevant analysis under group IFRS and unified finance policies. Support group month-end activities, consolidation, audits and other financial control initiatives, aligning local processes with group standards.Cash & Banking Management Own local cash flow management, cash forecasting, bank accounts and banking relationships. Build and maintain short-to-medium term cash flow forecasts including 13-week cash flow projections, identify funding gaps and propose mitigation plans. Collaborate with the group on treasury arrangements and cross-border fund management.Budgeting, Business Analysis & Business Partnering Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts and business performance analysis for the UAE entity, focusing on revenue, gross margin, expenses, inventory, receivables, working capital and cash flow metrics. Partner closely with local business teams to deliver financial insights for pricing, customer, inventory and operational decisions.Internal Control, Audit & Process Improvement Establish and continuously optimize local finance processes and internal controls covering payments, expense claims, procurement, contracts, treasury and financial authorization matrices. Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks and authorities, and ensure audit findings and remediation actions are completed on schedule.Finance Function Build-up & Team Leadership Develop the local finance function alongside business growth, define roles and workflows. Drive the implementation of group ERP and finance systems in UAE, supporting integration for group reporting, treasury and management analytics requirements.RequirementsBachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting or related disciplines preferred. Exceptional candidates with strong UAE finance track record may be considered regardless of academic background.Minimum 5 years of finance experience, with at least 3 years of hands-on UAE finance experience. Prior experience running a standalone finance function or serving as Finance Manager in UAE is highly preferred.In-depth knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and Free Zone tax rules, with practical exposure to QFZP, Qualifying Income and Transfer Pricing. Able to diagnose complex tax issues and manage external advisors effectively.Full-spectrum finance capability covering month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, treasury, audit and internal control; not limited to pure bookkeeping or tax work.Strong business finance / finance business partnering skills. Able to support business decisions using insights on revenue, gross margin, inventory, receivables, expenses and working capital. Experience in trading, FMCG, consumer goods or cross-border businesses is a plus.Fluent English for daily business communication, capable of independently liaising with local banks, auditors, tax consultants and external stakeholders. Good command of Chinese.Proficiency in mainstream ERP & finance systems; SAP experience is preferred. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA are advantageous.Strong sense of accountability, risk awareness and independent problem-solving skills. Able to proactively deliver results in a fast-growing environment with evolving finance infrastructure, and collaborate smoothly with both group headquarters and local business teams.