Financial Accounting Manager

Job description / Role

We are a dynamic and rapidly growing pharmaceutical company seeking a skilled and experienced Financial/Accounting Manager to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in managing all financial aspects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to the overall success of our company.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning and Analysis:
• Develop and implement financial strategies, plans, and forecasts.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budget.

Accounting Management:
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Implement and maintain internal controls.

Budget Management:
• Prepare and manage the annual budget in collaboration with other departments.
• Monitor budget variances and provide explanations.

Cash Flow Management:
• Manage cash flow and optimize liquidity.
• Forecast and manage working capital requirements.

Financial Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits.

Taxation:
• Oversee tax planning and compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax returns.

Financial Reporting and KPIs:
• Create, write, and report financial statements.
• Develop and maintain financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Operational Optimization:
• Identify and report to upper management areas within the company operations that are still optimizable for more efficient operations.
• Rapidly provide data and information to upper management for any financial decision-making issues and concerns.

Salary:
AED 7,000 to 9,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. MBA/CPA is a plus.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience as a Financial/Accounting Manager, with at least 3 years in the UAE.
• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

About the Company

Soteria was found as a technology driven Integrating company with an objective of providing quality value added services in the field of Information Technology. The core team, which consists of professionals with a vast technical experience and expertise, sets the goals more clear and achievable for the company.

We offer a full range of IT and Security services that enable you to bridge the gap between your IT, Business and Security objectives. Backed by proven experience and vast expertise, we enable you to leverage emerging technologies to your advantage, helping you improve business processes and achieve business goals.

Apart from ICT and Security, Soteria’s expertise transcends also in Trading in domains such as Healthcare, Laboratory Systems, Logistics, Aviation, Environmental Sustainability etc. Offering a breadth of best-of-breed solutions in each sector to its clients through our teams of subject experts, pre-sales, project execution and customer support.