Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance ManagerLocation: Jafza & KezadDepartment: Finance & AccountsIndustry: ManufacturingJob Purpose:To lead and manage the complete financial operations of a multi-entity manufacturing group including financial reporting compliance taxation treasury vendor and customer management inventory control audit and team leadership. The ideal candidate should be a Chartered Accountant with strong SAP experience well-versed in UAE tax regulations banking operations and trade finance.Key Responsibilities:1. Financial Reporting & ConsolidationPrepare and finalize monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.Oversee financial consolidation across multiple group entities.Deliver timely MIS reports profitability analysis and decision-support data.Lead the budgeting and forecasting process and analyze variances.2. Taxation & Regulatory ComplianceEnsure full compliance with UAE Corporate Tax and VAT requirements.Handle all aspects of tax planning filing reconciliations and assessments.Stay updated with changing tax laws and incorporate necessary policy changes.3. Audit & Internal ControlsLead statutory audits internal audits and audit finalization across group companies.Develop and implement strong internal control procedures.Supervise and coordinate regular stock audits and reconciliations.4. Inventory Valuation & CostingOversee inventory valuation as per standard costing and accounting principles.Collaborate with production and store teams to maintain inventory accuracy.Monitor and analyze inventory and cost variances.5. Accounts Payable & ReceivableSupervise full AP & AR cycle including invoice verification processing payments and collections.Monitor ageing reports and take proactive steps to improve cash flow.Ensure timely reconciliation of vendor and customer accounts.6. Vendor & Customer ManagementMaintain strong relationships with key vendors and customers.Negotiate payment terms resolve disputes and ensure timely settlements.Support cross-functional coordination with procurement and sales.7. Banking & Treasury ManagementOversee day-to-day banking operations including payments transfers and reconciliations.Manage cash flow forecasting liquidity planning and fund management.Handle intercompany funding and optimize treasury operations.8. Trade Finance & Letter of Credit (LC) ManagementManage end-to-end processing of Letters of Credit for import/export transactions.9. Team Leadership & Group-Level OversightLead and mentor the finance team across different business units.Standardize processes and enforce financial discipline group-wide.Collaborate with internal departments for accurate financial coordination and reporting.Required Qualifications & Experience:Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatoryExperience: Min 7 years of post-qualification experience in the manufacturing industry with exposure to multi-company operationsERP Experience: Hands-on experience with SAP is mandatoryKey Skills & Competencies:Expertise in SAP finance & inventory modulesIn-depth knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax VAT and IFRSStrong foundation in banking treasury and trade finance operationsProven experience in LC documentation and managementStrong working knowledge of inventory stock audits AR/AP and costingLeadership analytical thinking and stakeholder managementExcellent command of MS ExcelPreferred Attributes:Experience in managing intercompany transactions and group consolidationHigh level of accuracy accountability and professional ethicsAdaptability to a fast-paced evolving manufacturing environmentSalary Range: AED 15000-18000#J-18808-Ljbffr