Senior Manager – Group Accounting & Controllership

Role purposeOwn the integrity of TFG's books across all entities – a timely monthly close, reliable MIS, and full tax and audit compliance – while leading key finance projects.Key responsibilities· Oversee month-end close across all entities and modules; review trial balances and MIS with each regional accountant and present results to the Group Finance Head· Ensure accuracy of the general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, provisions, inventory, fixed assets and intercompany balances· Oversee VAT, corporate tax, income tax, GST and statutory audits in all countries, working with Tax & Compliance and external consultants; manage the GCC tax consultant· Lead the UAE e-invoicing implementation· Clean up legacy books and lead the split of UAE operations into four entities in SAP Business One· Build SOPs, processes and internal controls across finance· Review that sales and purchase invoices, credit notes and taxes are booked correctly· Lead and develop the regional accounts teams across locations· Other finance projects as assigned by the Group Finance HeadKey performance indicatorsTargets are starting points; adjust to the business baseline.KPITargetMonth-end close – all entities (TB and MIS in group format)By the 5th working dayMonthly group MIS reviewed and presented to Group Finance HeadBy the 7th working dayVAT, Corporate Tax, Income Tax and GST returns – all countries100% filed on time, no penaltiesStatutory auditsClosed well before deadline, no significant findingsAR and AP reconciliations (customer accounts, supplier statements)100% monthly; no unreconciled items older than 60 daysBank and balance sheet reconciliations100% completed and reviewed every monthIntercompany balancesAgreed across entities every monthUAE e-invoicingLive by the regulatory go-live dateSOPs and approval matrix for key finance processesDocumented and in useRequirementsRequirements

• Chartered Accountant with 8–10 years' post-qualification experience

• Hands-on month-end close, statutory audit and multi-entity reporting under IFRS

• Strong UAE VAT and Corporate Tax knowledge; GST exposure an advantage

• Experience in a multi-country trading or distribution business preferred

• ERP experience, ideally SAP Business One; ERP or e-invoicing implementation a plus

• Proven team leadership across locations; strong communication with senior stakeholders

Working conditionsBased in Dubai, working with finance teams across time zones, with extended hours around month-end, audits and tax deadlines.

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