Accounts Manager (FINAINCE)

**Job Overview:** The Accounts Manager is responsible for overseeing accounting operations across all group entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely monthly closing, compliance with UAE regulations, implementation of internal controls, and standardization of accounting processes. **Key Responsibility:** **1. Accounting Operations Management** * Supervise accounting activities across all entities. * Ensure accurate bookkeeping and maintenance of accounting records. * Review journal entries, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations. * Monitor general ledger integrity and monthly closing activities. **2. Financial Reporting & Monthly Closing** * Manage monthly and year-end closing process. * Ensure timely preparation of management accounts. * Review entity-wise Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow reports. * Coordinate reporting deadlines with finance team. **3. AP, AR & Payroll Supervision** * Oversee accounts payable and receivable operations. * Review supplier payments and collections monitoring. * Supervise payroll preparation and WPS coordination. * Ensure proper approval documentation and compliance. **4. Compliance & Audit** * Ensure VAT and Corporate Tax compliance. * Coordinate audit schedules and supporting documentation. * Ensure adherence to accounting policies and SOPs. * Monitor implementation of internal controls. **5. Treasury & Banking Controls** * Review treasury transactions and bank reconciliations. * Ensure maker-checker controls are followed. * Monitor payment approval workflows. * Coordinate operational banking matters. **6. SOPs & Process Improvement** * Implement finance SOPs across all entities. * Standardize accounting procedures and reporting formats. * Support ERP/CRM implementation initiatives. * Improve reporting and workflow efficiency. **7. Team Management** * Supervise Assistant Accounts Manager and Senior Accountants. * Conduct performance reviews and support training. * Coordinate cross-training and backup planning. * Ensure business continuity coverage within finance operations. **Key Performance Indicator (KPI):** · Monthly closing timeline adherence · Accuracy of financial reporting · Audit readiness · VAT & Corporate Tax compliance · AP/AR aging control · Reconciliation completion rates · SOP implementation compliance · Team productivity and accuracy **Key Skills & Competencies** * Strong accounting and finance operations knowledge * Team management and supervision * Financial reporting and reconciliation expertise * Knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax * Internal controls and audit coordination * ERP/accounting software proficiency * Process improvement and SOP implementation * Strong organizational and analytical skills **Qualification & Experience** * Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field * Professional qualification preferred (ACCA / CMA / CA Inter or equivalent) * Minimum 6–8 years of accounting experience * UAE experience preferred * Multi-company/group accounting experience preferred Work Location: In person