Senior Manager – Group Accounting & Controllership
ملخص الوظيفة
Role purpose
Own the integrity of TFGs books across all entities a timely monthly close reliable MIS and full tax and audit compliance while leading key finance projects.
Key responsibilities
Oversee month-end close across all entities and modules; review trial balances and MIS with each regional accountant and present results to the Group Finance Head
Ensure accuracy of the general ledger reconciliations accruals provisions inventory fixed assets and intercompany balances
Oversee VAT corporate tax income tax GST and statutory audits in all countries working with Tax & Compliance and external consultants; manage the GCC tax consultant
Lead the UAE e-invoicing implementation
Clean up legacy books and lead the split of UAE operations into four entities in SAP Business One
Build SOPs processes and internal controls across finance
Review that sales and purchase invoices credit notes and taxes are booked correctly
Lead and develop the regional accounts teams across locations
Other finance projects as assigned by the Group Finance Head
Key performance indicators
Targets are starting points; adjust to the business baseline.
KPI | Target |
Month-end close all entities (TB and MIS in group format) | By the 5th working day |
Monthly group MIS reviewed and presented to Group Finance Head | By the 7th working day |
VAT Corporate Tax Income Tax and GST returns all countries | 100% filed on time no penalties |
Statutory audits | Closed well before deadline no significant findings |
AR and AP reconciliations (customer accounts supplier statements) | 100% monthly; no unreconciled items older than 60 days |
Bank and balance sheet reconciliations | 100% completed and reviewed every month |
Intercompany balances | Agreed across entities every month |
UAE e-invoicing | Live by the regulatory go-live date |
SOPs and approval matrix for key finance processes | Documented and in use |
Requirements
- Chartered Accountant with 810 years post-qualification experience
- Hands-on month-end close statutory audit and multi-entity reporting under IFRS
- Strong UAE VAT and Corporate Tax knowledge; GST exposure an advantage
- Experience in a multi-country trading or distribution business preferred
- ERP experience ideally SAP Business One; ERP or e-invoicing implementation a plus
- Proven team leadership across locations; strong communication with senior stakeholders
Working conditions
Based in Dubai working with finance teams across time zones with extended hours around month-end audits and tax deadlines.
Required Skills:
Chartered Accountant with 810 years post-qualification experience Hands-on month-end close statutory audit and multi-entity reporting under IFRS Strong UAE VAT and Corporate Tax knowledge; GST exposure an advantage Experience in a multi-country trading or distribution business preferred ERP experience ideally SAP Business One; ERP or e-invoicing implementation a plus Proven team leadership across locations; strong communication with senior stakeholders
Required Education:
Chartered Accountant