Finance Manager | Creative Zone

A well-known and well-reputed Company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced, skilled, competent, mature, qualified, creative, and intelligent candidate with significant knowledge and relevant working experience for the position of “Finance Manager”.

Creative Zone Group is growing and we have an opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join our expanding Group Finance team.

A Professional Accounting qualification such as CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA is essential to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

To join our team you will be/have:

• Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Management Accountant or equivalent professional qualification
• Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance
• Demonstrable relevant work experience, of which at least 2 years must be in the UAE
• Minimum 2 years experience at Finance Manager level and leading / coaching / developing a team
• Knowledge of UAE statutory legislation and requirements
• Well-developed communication skills in English, Arabic will be an advantage
• Currently based in UAE

The Finance Manager provides financial information by analyzing every day financial activities, interpreting financial information and providing advice and guidance to senior management on future financial plans. This involves financial forecasting to enable the company’s leaders to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managerial Responsibilities

• Help determine financial strategy and policy, arranging the appropriate funding and managing financial risks in the organization.
• Responsible for FP&A, IRFS standards, financial processes, auditing and internal control, cost controlling, Tax & licenses.
• Formulate departments budget in conjunction with divisional and organizational budget, tracks expenses and ensure adherence to the assigned budgets.

Core Responsibilities

• Collating, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries and financial statements.
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
• Perform internal audit to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Instruct the team on accounting standards and how to properly book various transactions.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Responsible for the efficiency of the department in delivering all the tasks.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and procedures.
• To keep abreast of current developments relating to VAT and other taxation issues in all jurisdictions.
• Prepare, review and submit monthly VAT returns for the group.
• Manage and assist with VAT compliance queries across the group internally and with FTA.
• Ensure payroll is processed on time and all deductions are accurately made and adequate cash is always maintained to meet all employee payments.
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company.
• Self-directed and takes the initiative in achieving team goals.

Please do not apply if you have not completed a professional accounting qualification as regrettably your application cannot be considered at this time.

Creative Zone is one of UAE’s largest and most trusted business setup advisory firms. Creative Zone’s registration professionals have helped over 44,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and SMEs grow their businesses in the UAE since its inception in 2010. Creative Zone was created with a simple yet revolutionary model for the UAE marketplace; to serve as a one-stop shop, from company registration with flexible payment plans, to offering value added services to help SMEs sustain and grow their businesses.