Accounting Manager

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-8312

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The main responsibility of the Accounting Manager is to build a solid accounting framework, ensuring financial records are accurate, reliable, completed on time, and fully compliant.

Client Details

Our client manages duty free retail operations, specializing in fragrance, cosmetics, sunglasses, and fashion jewelry.

Description

- Oversee accounting functions to ensure timely and accurate financial transaction recording
- Maintain general ledger integrity, ensuring compliance with IFRS and UAE tax laws
- Manage daily, monthly, and yearly closing processes, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Lead and support the accounting team, promoting continuous improvement
- Review and approve reconciliations, ensuring proper documentation and tax filings
- Conduct audits and implement internal controls to protect financial data
- Collaborate with departments to optimize systems and align operations
- Monitor cash flow, manage working capital, and support external audits while reporting key metrics to senior management

Job Offer

A competitive salary package, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. There may also be additional benefits such as health insurance, performance-based bonuses, and continuous learning opportunities through training and development programs. Depending on the role, the candidate could also experience leadership opportunities, involvement in innovative projects, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams within the organization.

Requirements:

- Recognized professional accountancy qualification
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a financial management role
- Proven commercial experience
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities
- High level of accountability and personal responsibility
- Good understanding of local and international accounting rules
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Self-directed, organized, and able to prioritize effectively
- Strong IT skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems (Navision is an advantage).

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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Accounting Manager salaries in UAE

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AED 12,500

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