Senior Manager Account and Finance

Job description / Role

Responsibility:

1. Strategic financial management & reporting:
- Lead the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow).
- Ensure strict adherence to IFRS, GAAP, and other relevant financial reporting standards.
- Oversee financial planning, analysis, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership on cost efficiencies, investment strategies, and revenue growth opportunities.

2. Accounting & internal controls:
- Oversee end-to-end accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management.
- Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and financial integrity.
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end financial closing processes.

3. Budgeting, forecasting & cost management:
- Lead the development of annual budgets, multi-year financial forecasts, and cost-benefit analyses.
- Monitor actual performance against the budget, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
- Identify cost-saving initiatives and drive financial efficiency across departments.

4. Compliance, audit & risk management:
- Ensure full compliance with tax laws, statutory regulations, and financial policies.
- Lead and coordinate external, internal, and tax audits, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Monitor and mitigate financial risks, ensuring proactive resolution of compliance issues.

5. Financial analysis & business decision support:
- Conduct profitability analysis, financial modeling, and performance evaluation to identify areas for financial improvement.
- Provide strategic recommendations on investments, expansions, and cost optimization.
- Leverage financial data analytics and dashboards to provide real-time insights to senior management.

6. Treasury & cash flow management:
- Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity management, and working capital optimization.
- Manage banking relationships, financing strategies, and investment planning to ensure financial stability.
- Monitor funding requirements and negotiate financial arrangements with external stakeholders.

7. Leadership & team development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounts team.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives.

8. Process improvement & digital transformation:
- Drive automation, ERP system enhancements, and digital transformation in financial operations.
- Identify and implement best practices in financial management, reporting, and compliance.

Qualification:

The desired years of experience for a senior manager - Accounts & Finance require 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance with 3-5 years of experience in a managerial position.

About the Company

The Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle brand conglomerate residing on the crossroads of a modern economy - Dubai, UAE. The mercurial growth in the last 17 years has been by acquiring a host of world class fashion labels from around the world - Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Aldo & Tim Hortons just to name a few.

Today the group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its over 1530 stores, 75 International brands and employing 12,000 multi cultural staff in over 4 continents. Apparel believes in turning dreams in to reality and we give everyone - our customers, our stakeholders, our employees - an equal opportunity to do so.

Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Poland, Singapore, Jordan, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines.