Finance And Administration Manager

We are seeking a hands-on and versatile Finance, HR & Administration Manager to oversee the company's accounting, human resources, and administrative functions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Free Zone entities, management accounting, financial reporting, HR operations, payroll, and office administration, with the ability to independently manage end-to-end business support functions.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

• Manage the complete accounting cycle, including AP, AR, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, cash flow forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Oversee financial reporting, MIS reporting, and management accounting activities to support business decision-making.
• Manage VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, filings, and reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and banking activities.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and UAE regulatory requirements.

Human Resources

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, visa processing, employee records, performance tracking, and offboarding.
• Oversee payroll preparation, WPS processing, leave management, and employee benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and company HR policies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee-related matters.

Administration

• Manage office administration, company licenses, Free Zone compliance requirements, and renewal processes.
• Liaise with government authorities, Free Zone authorities, service providers, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor management, office operations, procurement, and facility-related matters.
• Maintain company records, contracts, and administrative documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CMA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Minimum 8-10 years of UAE experience in finance and accounting, with additional exposure to HR and administration functions.
• Proven experience working within UAE Free Zone companies.
• Strong knowledge of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Experience with VAT, Corporate Tax, payroll, and UAE Labour Law.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple functions within a growing business.

Preferred Profile

We are particularly interested in candidates who have successfully managed finance, HR, and administration functions within a Free Zone environment, and who can serve as a trusted business partner to management while ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and financial control.