Job Title – Assistant Finance Manager (GL & Consolidation Coverage)

Location: Dubai, UAE

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Assistant Finance Manager to support general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and group consolidation activities. The role will involve overseeing month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate financial records, supporting consolidation across multiple entities, and maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal financial controls.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and consolidation, preferably within a multinational, shipping, logistics, or large corporate environment. The candidate should be comfortable handling complex accounting transactions, coordinating with regional finance teams, and supporting the preparation of consolidated financial statements.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Management

• Oversee and review general ledger activities, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in accordance with established timelines.
• Review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled regularly and discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
• Monitor intercompany transactions and ensure balances are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure consistent application of accounting policies across entities.
• Review accounting entries and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Coordinate group consolidation activities across multiple subsidiaries, branches, and business units.
• Review financial submissions from various entities and ensure consistency and accuracy before consolidation.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and coordinate the elimination of intercompany balances and transactions.
• Assist in preparing consolidated profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules.
• Investigate consolidation differences and resolve reporting discrepancies with relevant finance teams.
• Ensure timely submission of financial information in line with group reporting requirements.

Month-End & Year-End Closing

• Coordinate closing activities with finance teams across different entities and ensure adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Review closing schedules, reconciliations, supporting documents, and financial adjustments.
• Ensure appropriate cut-off procedures are followed for revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• Monitor outstanding closing items and follow up with relevant stakeholders for timely completion.
• Support year-end audit preparations and ensure financial records are properly maintained.
• Identify opportunities to streamline closing procedures and improve reporting efficiency.

Accounting Standards & Compliance

• Ensure accounting activities comply with applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and relevant statutory requirements.
• Support the implementation and consistent application of group accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and assess their impact on financial reporting.
• Ensure proper documentation and approval of financial transactions in accordance with internal controls.
• Support statutory reporting requirements and coordinate with external auditors and other relevant parties.
• Identify accounting and compliance risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Monitor compliance with financial controls, approval workflows, and accounting procedures.
• Review existing finance processes and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.
• Support the development and implementation of standardized accounting procedures across entities.
• Assist in strengthening reconciliation processes and financial reporting controls.
• Ensure audit observations and recommendations are addressed within agreed timelines.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, automation, and improvements in financial reporting systems.

Audit & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial audits and reviews.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Respond to audit queries and ensure timely submission of requested information.
• Liaise with regional finance teams, business units, and other stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
• Provide support to the Finance Manager and senior management on financial reporting and accounting matters.
• Guide and support junior finance team members in general ledger and reporting activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CMA is strongly preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and consolidation.
• Strong experience handling month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Practical experience in group consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and elimination entries.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience working in a multinational organization with multiple legal entities will be an advantage.
• Experience in shipping, logistics, transportation, or other multinational industries will be preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and strong financial reporting capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical accounting and general ledger expertise.
• Good understanding of group consolidation and financial reporting processes.
• Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines and priorities.
• Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting broader finance team objectives.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a multinational business environment.
• Exposure to group-level financial reporting and consolidation activities.
• Professional development and opportunities to strengthen technical accounting expertise.
• A collaborative environment with cross-functional and regional finance exposure.

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