Associate Accounting Manager

Job description / Role

This role will support the financial accounting activities for multiple legal entities across the EMEA region, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and strong internal controls. Based in Dubai, the Associate Accounting Manager will play a key part in month-end closing, tax compliance, financial analysis, and office administration oversight.

Client Details

Our client is a global provider of products and solutions within the hospitality and services sector, supplying customers across international markets. The organisation operates in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment and is part of a larger multinational group known for strong operational standards and continuous growth.

Description

· Manage month end close activities including accruals, payroll entries, journals and provisions
· Oversee entity close processes across local accounting systems and US reporting platforms
· Maintain the nominal ledger and prepare accurate balance sheet reconciliations
· Monitor daily sales performance and maintain associated reporting and master data
· Lead margin analysis on a weekly basis and support forecast submissions
· Deliver variance analysis with clear management commentary
· Review, reconcile and resolve intercompany balances for all assigned entities
· Manage royalty and rebate accrual processes
· Update exchange rates and monitor exposure to foreign currency risk
· Act as the key point of contact for external auditors in the UAE and UK
· Ensure compliance with internal controls and segregation of duties requirements
· Prepare and submit UAE VAT returns and assist with other indirect tax requirements
· Coordinate UAE corporate tax filings, documentation and compliance with ESR regulations
· Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting cycles
· Build financial models that support strategic and operational decision making
· Identify and implement improvements to processes, systems and automation
· Partner with commercial and operational teams by providing financial insight and support
· Oversee HR administrative processes including onboarding documentation and compliance
· Manage Dubai office administrative functions including vendor coordination and utilities

Job Offer

· Opportunity to work with a global organisation with strong market presence
· Exposure to regional and international financial operations
· Dynamic environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements
· Cross functional collaboration across finance, sales and operations
· A role that blends operational responsibility with strategic financial input
· Stable environment with long-term career development opportunities.

· Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
· Professional accounting board membership preferred
· Minimum of 5 years' experience in an accounting environment
· At least 2 years' experience handling office administration responsibilities
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong capability in other MS Office tools
· Experience with ERP or BI systems is an advantage
· Ability to work independently in a fast paced, multitasking environment
· Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
· Candidates must be based in the UAE

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.