Assistant Manager - General Ledger
Apparel Group is hiring a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Manager - General Ledger to support core financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting, timely reporting, and strong internal controls across the business. Based in Dubai, this is an opportunity to work with one of the region's top-performing retail conglomerates, contributing directly to financial integrity and compliance.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Fashion & Lifestyle Retail
Function: Finance & Accounting
Salary: 12,000-17,000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
As the Assistant Manager - General Ledger, you will assist in managing general ledger activities, support monthly closing, help maintain compliance with IFRS standards, and ensure accurate reconciliations and reporting across financial functions. You will also contribute to process improvements and ERP enhancements, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external auditors.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Maintain and ensure timely and accurate posting to the general ledger
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and assist in preparing financial statements
• Review journal entries, trial balances, P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow reports

Reconciliation & Internal Controls

• Support bank, vendor, and intercompany reconciliations
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure policy compliance
• Investigate and resolve accounting anomalies or discrepancies

Audit & Regulatory Compliance

• Assist in managing audit processes and coordinating responses to auditor queries
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory regulations, and tax reporting standards
• Prepare audit-ready documentation and support tax filings

ERP Systems & Process Optimization

• Collaborate with IT and finance to enhance ERP performance (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Identify and implement accounting process improvements and automation
• Standardize reporting templates and procedures across the finance function

Team & Stakeholder Coordination

• Guide and support junior accountants and finance officers
• Work with FP&A, treasury, and business units to ensure aligned reporting and analysis
• Liaise with external consultants, banks, and tax authorities as needed

Desired Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA/CA is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in general ledger accounting, preferably in a retail or multinational setup
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and audit standards
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Tally
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills
• Experience managing audits and supporting cross-functional collaboration

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package
• Dynamic, multicultural team environment
• Career progression in a fast-paced retail group
• Opportunity to work on ERP system enhancements and transformation projects

About the company
Apparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE, with operations across the GCC. Today, Apparel Group caters to millions of eager shoppers through its 2,300+ retail stores and 85+ brands on all platforms while employing over 27,000 multicultural staff.
Apparel Group is set to cross new barriers and create fresh benchmarks in the retail industry to become the topmost global retailer. The company has achieved mercurial growth in the last 26 years by introducing world-class labels from around the globe, including Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, ALDO, Charles & Keith, Jamie's Italian and Tim Hortons, to name a few.
Job Title Assistant Manager - General Ledger
Assistant Manager - General Ledger
Apparel Group is hiring a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Manager - General Ledger to support core financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting, timely reporting, and strong internal controls across the business. Based in Dubai, this is an opportunity to work with one of the region's top-performing retail conglomerates, contributing directly to financial integrity and compliance.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Fashion & Lifestyle Retail
Function: Finance & Accounting
Salary: 12,000-17,000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
As the Assistant Manager - General Ledger, you will assist in managing general ledger activities, support monthly closing, help maintain compliance with IFRS standards, and ensure accurate reconciliations and reporting across financial functions. You will also contribute to process improvements and ERP enhancements, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external auditors.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Maintain and ensure timely and accurate posting to the general ledger
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and assist in preparing financial statements
• Review journal entries, trial balances, P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow reports

Reconciliation & Internal Controls

• Support bank, vendor, and intercompany reconciliations
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure policy compliance
• Investigate and resolve accounting anomalies or discrepancies

Audit & Regulatory Compliance

• Assist in managing audit processes and coordinating responses to auditor queries
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory regulations, and tax reporting standards
• Prepare audit-ready documentation and support tax filings

ERP Systems & Process Optimization

• Collaborate with IT and finance to enhance ERP performance (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Identify and implement accounting process improvements and automation
• Standardize reporting templates and procedures across the finance function

Team & Stakeholder Coordination

• Guide and support junior accountants and finance officers
• Work with FP&A, treasury, and business units to ensure aligned reporting and analysis
• Liaise with external consultants, banks, and tax authorities as needed

Desired Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA/CA is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in general ledger accounting, preferably in a retail or multinational setup
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and audit standards
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Tally
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills
• Experience managing audits and supporting cross-functional collaboration

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package
• Dynamic, multicultural team environment
• Career progression in a fast-paced retail group
• Opportunity to work on ERP system enhancements and transformation projects

About the company
Apparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE, with operations across the GCC. Today, Apparel Group caters to millions of eager shoppers through its 2,300+ retail stores and 85+ brands on all platforms while employing over 27,000 multicultural staff.
Apparel Group is set to cross new barriers and create fresh benchmarks in the retail industry to become the topmost global retailer. The company has achieved mercurial growth in the last 26 years by introducing world-class labels from around the globe, including Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, ALDO, Charles & Keith, Jamie's Italian and Tim Hortons, to name a few.
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Salary from 12000.00
Salary to 17000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
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Location City Dubai
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