Head of Finance

WE ARE HIRING: FINANCE & ACCOUNTS MANAGERAlkady Cars FZE is looking for a highly experienced Finance & Accounts Manager to take full responsibility for the company’s accounting and financial operations and report directly to the CEO.Location: Ras Al Khor, DubaiWorking Hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PMWorking Days: Six days per week, with one weekly day offSalary: AED 8,000–10,000, depending on UAE experience, qualifications, professional certifications, leadership ability, and additional skillsKey Responsibilities:- Take full responsibility for the company’s finance and accounting department.- Supervise the accounting team and review all financial transactions and accounting entries.- Establish accounting policies, approval procedures, internal controls, and a clear chart of accounts.- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing.- Prepare and review profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash-flow statements, and management reports.- Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, cash-flow projections, and variance analysis.- Provide regular reports to the CEO covering liquidity, profitability, liabilities, receivables, payables, and financial risks.- Monitor working capital and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational commitments.- Control customer advances, supplier balances, outstanding collections, payments, and refund obligations.- Review inventory costs, operating expenses, transaction profitability, and departmental performance.- Manage company bank accounts, transfers, payment approvals, reconciliations, and banking documentation.- Deal directly with UAE banks regarding KYC reviews, compliance requirements, banking facilities, guarantees, and other financial matters.- Manage UAE VAT return preparation, review, and submission.- Manage UAE Corporate Tax calculations, returns, adjustments, and compliance deadlines.- Handle FTA enquiries, tax reviews, and audits when required.- Coordinate with external auditors and prepare complete audit schedules and supporting documents.- Ensure financial records comply with applicable UAE regulations and accounting standards.- Oversee payroll, employee settlements, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and financial documentation.- Improve accounting systems, reporting procedures, management dashboards, and document controls.- Identify financial risks, control weaknesses, unusual transactions, or possible fraud and recommend corrective actions.- Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial, banking, customer, supplier, and company information.Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.- Minimum ten years of accounting and finance experience within the UAE.- Proven experience as an Accounts Manager, Finance Manager, Chief Accountant, or in a comparable senior position.- Extensive hands-on experience with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax preparation, review, and submission.- Strong experience dealing directly with UAE banks, external auditors, tax consultants, and the Federal Tax Authority.- Strong knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, working capital, and internal controls.- Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, payroll, and general ledger management.- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong experience with accounting or ERP systems.- Proven ability to establish and manage an accounting department and supervise employees.- Strong analytical, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.- High standards of integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and accuracy.- English is mandatory.- Arabic is an advantage.- A valid UAE driving licence is an advantage.- ACCA, CMA, CPA, CA, or an equivalent professional qualification is highly preferred.- Candidates must currently be based in the UAE.When applying, please mention:- Total years of UAE accounting and finance experience.- Current or most recent job title.- Size of the accounting team previously managed.- VAT and Corporate Tax filing experience.- Experience dealing with UAE banks and external auditors.- Current location and visa status.- Notice period.- Current and expected salary.