Manager MIS

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Dubai, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Accounting & Audit

Company Industry
Audit & Accountancy

Essential functions and basic duties

• Manage financial analysis in support of AAFS strategic plans and provide analytical support where required.
• Prepare profit and loss analysis reports at the product and company/group level and submit the same to the Head-MIS.
• Manage cost analysis and cost calculation reports for the Groups business verticals.
• Monitor and review the financial information to ensure that they are consistent with statutory guidelines and corporate governance aspects and make recommendations for efficiencies and service redesign.
• Assist Head-MIS in design and development of financial information system specifications and databases to input, store, and disseminate information used in statistical analysis.
• Create and provide variance analysis reports of actual against the annual budget plan to the Head-MIS.
• Prepare plans and strategies for statistical and information aspects of the business area.
• Recommend cost-reduction solutions to the Head-MIS.
• Apply appropriate methodologies to the analysis and interpretation of financial data.
• Provide expert financial advice and proactive decision support in line with financial aspects.
• Ensure the finance systems and procedures meet all statutory requirements and support business needs.
• Manage data analysis for monthly reporting.
• Ensure consistent, robust, and reliable data is provided to Head-MIS for effective financial planning and budgeting for the overall company.
• Support the development of integrated information systems to reduce the cost and complexity of managing required data from multiple systems for decision-making across the Group.
• Ensure financial systems are efficient, effective, and responsive to the evolving nature of the Groups businesses.
• Ad hoc assignments as required by the immediate line of authority.

Academic qualification

• Bachelors or Masters degree in financial management.
• Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Additional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) would be an added advantage.

Years of experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in finance management or MIS aspects.

Core competencies

• Effective communication.
• Strong financial literacy.
• Strong knowledge of strategic financial planning principles.
• Analytical and research skills.
• Budget and report management skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to build professional relationships with internal and external customers.

Skill requirements

• Business communication in English (oral and written); Arabic would be an added advantage.
• UAE driving license would be an added advantage.
• Computer proficiency: MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is a must. Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, etc. is advantageous.