- Looking to advance your career as a finance professional?
- With a thriving finance industry and a strong demand for skilled workers, the UAE is an ideal destination to take your career to the next level.
- Leading companies such as Emirates, Deloitte, TMF Group, Chalhoub Group, and others are actively hiring.
- If you’re a Chartered Accountant, ACCA, CMA, or have a Master’s in Finance with more than 5 years of experience, check out these exciting job opportunities.
Emirates – Business Finance Analyst
Emirates, located in Garhoud, Dubai, is a flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates and is owned by The Emirates Group. The government of Dubai’s Investment Corporation of Dubai holds the ownership of The Emirates Group.
As a Business Finance Analyst, you have to provide dedicated financial services to a department by:
- Ensure that all income and expenses are effectively managed and controlled through the provision of accurate financial information and the analysis and tracking of cost and expenditure.
- Enhance performance monitoring through the production of standard business performance reports identifying the key issues, and KPIs for exception reporting to the management and provide subject-specific reports that enable a more granular understanding of the key drivers that impact cost and revenue
- Provide financial decision analysis recommendations to the business.
Qualifications & Experience
- Finance & Insurance/Finance Management: 8+ Years
- Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) or a qualified accountant with 3 years experience.
- Skills and Experience: Experience in Finance/Management Accounting in a large organization is necessary.
- Hands-on experience building reports and dashboards with Microsoft Power BI, MicroStrategy, Business Objects, Oracle Hyperion
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Excellent analytical skills
Job location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Puma – Manager Finance Accounting – GCC
Puma SE, also known as PUMA, is a global company based in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany that produces and designs athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories. It is recognized as the third biggest sportswear maker globally. The corporation has its headquarters in Germany.
The accountant is responsible for all relevant accounting functions. The position oversees all accounting positions (accounts receivable, accounts payable, export, reconciliation, etc.) and responds to issues and questions.
Requirement:
Education: Professional Degree / Certification (e.g., CA / ACCA / CPA / MBA in Finance)
Experience: Prior experience in Finance / Accounting role
Specialized skills: Solid skills with MS Office and SAP, Very good command of English
Capabilities: Excellent communication skills, Integrity and professional ethics, Business acumen, Teamwork, and interpersonal skills
Job location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Carter & White – Financial Controller (Retail)
Carter & White is an operator of an online retail store and designer of Egyptian Giza premium cotton clothing brand intended to offer customers luxurious and pure understated style.
The company produces a wide range of apparel, beautifully soft garments for their customers using precious material that is comfortable and delicate, providing clients with comfortable, trendy, and pure understated style garments.
A Financial Controller is responsible for financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and internal control. A Financial Controller may also be responsible for financial reporting to management and the board of directors, as well as compliance with government regulations.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
- Preferred (CMA)
- Proven experience in finance management.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong leadership qualities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
- Auditing experience.
- Compliance oriented.
- Proficiency in accounting software.
- Analytical skills.
- Expert in Excel & Ms. Word
- Expert in Presentation
Job location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Deloitte – Corporate Finance/ Government & Infrastructure – Manager
Deloitte is a global professional services network based in London, England. It is a Tier 1 Tax Advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings).
During your tenure as a Manager in Corporate Finance – Government & Infrastructure, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:
- Focusing on various government and infrastructure sectors, where you will be providing financial and commercial advice to the government and the private sector
- Projects focus on Public Private Partnerships and a range of private sector participation transactions.
- The work can be varied across the transaction lifecycle on projects at the intersection of government and the private sector
- Key sectors include transport, defense, healthcare, education, energy, security, and justice
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or any related field
- A recognized accountancy or relevant financial qualification
- 8+ years of experience in financial consulting within the government, a private sector bidder, or another advisory firm working on one or more PPP, project finance, outsourcing, or similar service contracts
- Expertise in the funding and financing of major projects, gained from either working within the government or as an adviser
- An excellent understanding of the financial and commercial aspects of government infrastructure and/or service contracts;
- Experience in working with financial models and government business cases or strategy deliverables;
- An understanding of public sector procurement procedures
- Experience in designing and building complex financial models; business cases and/or report writing
- A track record of successful business development and originating new business in an advisory context
- Experience working with contractual documentation for government infrastructure and/or service contracts
Job location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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TMF Group – Finance Manager
Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, TMF Group is a global professional services firm that offers accounting, tax, HR, and payroll services to companies that operate across borders. As an independent group, TMF provides its services to businesses on an international scale.
You will be responsible for a variety of R2R tasks for the wider Dubai region including
(i) month-end activities,
(ii) ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with group standards and
(iii) Monitoring KPIs and understanding deviations through variance analysis.
You will also support junior team members and be responsible for driving continuous improvements.
Requirements
- University Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
- Minimum 5 years of experience in finance
- Knowledge of local statutory requirements
- Good command of the English Language
- Good communication and analytical skills and ability to lead the team
- Experience with process documentation and finance process improvement will be an asset
- Advanced knowledge of reporting rules and requirements
- Good knowledge of accounting practices (especially IFRS)
What’s in it for you?
- Gratuity on 100% salary
- Team building and activities -twice a year
- CSR activities minimum 2 in a year
Job location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates / Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Chalhoub Group – Senior Commercial Finance Manager
Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, the Chalhoub Group is a privately held luxury goods retailer and distributor. With operations in 14 countries, the company is the largest retail operator in the Middle East and boasts a workforce of over 14,000 employees.
The job holder of this position is responsible for leading the Finance Department within the assigned vertical/country while ensuring coordinaon with both the respective President and GM.
What you’ll need to succeed
- At least 12 years of experience in a Commercial Finance role
- Finance Qualification
- Experience in the beauty, luxury, or retail industry
- Strong management skills
Job location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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