Assistant Finance Manager

AED 20,000 - 22,000 Plus Statutory Benefits

With a reporting line to their Chief of Staff, the Assistant Finance Manager will take ownership of the preparation of consolidated financial statements, aligning to IFRS, whilst also having oversight of operational accounting and the completion of month-end close and accounts finalisation.

The role will also be heavily geared towards the coordination of audit processes and practices, in conjunction with Auditors, across the various entities and funds within the group. The Assistant Finance Manager will be heavily involved within the planning and annual budget process, along with the development of management accounts and reports for presentation to the business heads. This role will also have responsibility to review various accounting policies, linking to fund administration and any external fee agreements, whilst also developing internal reporting processes to ensure accurate, timely and versatile delivery of financial accounts and commentaries.

Our client will look to identify a Big Four Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CPA) whom is able to demonstrate a track record within audit support, financial reporting and areas spanning advisory. Exposure to the financial services (or other professional services) sector would be a significant advantage, whereby candidate is able to deliver a strong understanding of investment vehicles, asset classes and the applied accounting principles.

The candidate must be able to bring strong analytical and reporting (up to financial modelling level) skills, to ensure the continued development of financial and/or investment analysis within the overall consolidation. The nature of this organisation will also demand strong and accurate presentation skills in conjunction with the technical components and exposure across regional and/or international jurisdictions will be a distinct advantage.