Job Description

Job information
Job title
Senior Manager - Accounting
Location
Dubai
Job family
Accounting
Reports to
Accounting Director
Department
Accounting
Career Level
M4
Job summary
The Corporate Accounting Manager will lead and support the Corporate Accounting team in ensuring the accuracy, organization, and secure digital archiving of all financial records. This role will oversee the analysis and consolidation of SAP databases and related files to build and maintain a robust, centralized accounting database, while ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The role will also assist the Accounting Director in delivering high-quality financial accounting services to internal and external stakeholders.
Career Level Expectations
Area and Nature of Responsibility
Organizational & Function / Strategic
Communication
Negotiate
Innovation
Create or Conceptualize
Competency & Level of Proficiency
Senior Leadership Competency / Expert
Core Values
Set and drive the right culture and lead by example
Job specific responsibilities and accountabilities
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Lead the preparation, analysis, and verification of financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Ensure all prior year physical documents are reviewed to identify any missing transactions / documents not currently available in digital form. Ensure any identified missing transaction documents, bank statements, broker statement, reconciliations and other accounting and financial records are properly arranged, tabulated, scanned and uploaded in digital form and properly archived
• Manage the planning and execution of internal & External audits, and support external audit processes related to special projects
• Work closely with external auditors, inspectors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with statutory and corporate requirements and providing the necessary documentation
• Oversee and guide a small accounting team, providing mentorship and ensuring professional development.
• Prepare high-quality financial reports and analyses to inform senior management and stakeholders.
• Analyze historical financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of accounts in SAP ERP system & Develop report as needed
• Collaborate with operations and other departments to align financial reporting with manufacturing business processes.
• Contribute to risk management, governance, and process improvement initiatives.

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Compliance with statutory and corporate audit requirements.
• Effectiveness and efficiency of audit processes and issue resolution.
• Quality analysis and insights provided to senior management.
• Timely and accurate completion of reconciliations and verifications.
• Implementation and adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
• Team performance, engagement, and development metrics.
• Level of collaboration and support provided to cross-functional teams.
• Reduction in audit / external findings and control weaknesses over time
• No delay in submitting external documents, and ensuring no error or missing details.
• Lead and execute special projects assigned by senior management.

Note: The accountabilities listed above are not permanently fixed and can be reviewed and modified from time to time depending on organisational and business requirements.
Qualifications
Qualification
Required
Desirable
Education (Degree)
Bachelor's degree
MBA
Education (Major)
Accounting, Finance, or related field
Professional Certifications - other than education degree
Qualification
Required
Desirable
Professional Certification
CA
professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent).
Relevant experience
Experience
Required
Desirable
Years of Experience
7- 9 years
10 years
Relevant industries
Manufacturing Background
Manufacturing
Internal/external relationships
Internal relationships
All Department
External relationships
External Auditor and clients
Competencies

• Thinking Strategically
• Leading Innovation
• Building Relationships
• Fostering Collaboration
• Engaging Employees
• Driving Results

Essential skills

• Proficiency in SAP ERP systems
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work with external auditors, inspectors, and regulatory bodies
• High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to quality
• Proactive and adaptable in dynamic environments

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.