Team Leader -Accounts for a Mfg. Co. (Dubai)

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Coordinate with the General Manager and Director Finance on day-to-day accounting, finance and reporting matters for the companies under responsibility. Lead, supervise and review the work of accountants and other finance team members; allocate responsibilities, monitor deadlines, provide guidance and ensure adequate backup and continuity within the team. Independently manage and oversee the accounting and finance activities of multiple group companies, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timely recording of transactions. Supervise month-end and year-end closing and ensure timely finalization of books of accounts for multiple companies in accordance with applicable accounting standards and Group policies. Ensure periodic review and reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, receivables, payables, intercompany balances, accruals, provisions, fixed assets and other material accounts. Coordinate and facilitate the documentation, implementation and continuous improvement of accounting policies, procedures, SOPs and internal controls, and ensure consistent application across the companies under responsibility. Prepare, review and present periodic management reports, including profit and loss account, balance sheet, cash flow, receivables/payables ageing, job/project cost reports, sales reports and other financial or operational reports required by management. Investigate significant variances, unusual balances and accounting exceptions and provide appropriate explanations and corrective actions to management. Supervise accounts receivable and accounts payable activities, including ageing review, collection follow-up, supplier payment planning, reconciliations and resolution of outstanding items. Monitor cash flow, bank balances, liquidity and working capital requirements; prepare or review cash-flow forecasts and highlight anticipated funding requirements or surplus positions to management. Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions, balances and transfers and coordinate timely settlement and confirmation between group companies. Assist in preparation, consolidation and monitoring of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, including comparison of actual performance against budget/forecast and explanation of material variances. Coordinate external financial audits from commencement through final closure, including preparation and review of schedules, confirmations and supporting documentation, resolution of audit queries, review of proposed adjustments and finalization of audited financial statements. Manage and coordinate ICV audits/certification, including preparation and review of required information and liaison with auditors, certification bodies and internal stakeholders. Oversee VAT compliance and filing, including review of VAT returns, reconciliations and supporting records, and ensure timely implementation of changes in UAE VAT legislation and related compliance requirements. Oversee Corporate Tax compliance and filing, including preparation/review of supporting schedules and information, and ensure implementation of new tax laws, regulations and other finance-related statutory requirements. Maintain sufficient knowledge of UAE labour laws, payroll policies and HR-related financial matters to ensure appropriate accounting treatment of payroll, employee benefits, leave, gratuity/end-of-service benefits, provisions and other employee-related costs, without being responsible for HR or payroll administration. Manage regular banking requirements and coordinate with banks and relationship managers for information requests, account administration, facility renewals, financial reports, confirmations and other documentation required by banks. Prepare and provide financial statements, management information, cash-flow information and other reports required by banks, auditors, tax authorities, management and other authorized stakeholders. Participate actively in ERP implementation, testing, data validation, user acceptance, process design and post-implementation improvements relating to finance and accounting processes. Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, standardization, automation, stronger financial controls and more efficient management reporting across the finance function. Support management with financial analysis, ad-hoc reports, business information and other finance-related requirements as needed. Ensure timely compliance with applicable accounting, audit, tax, banking and other finance-related statutory and regulatory requirements. Train and develop finance team members, review quality of work, strengthen technical capability and promote consistent accounting practices across the team. Desired Candidate Profile Minimum 8-10 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably in a multi-company / group environment and with team supervisory responsibilities. Strong proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office applications. Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems is essential. Experience in ERP implementation, process improvement, reporting/BI tools and finance automation would be an advantage. Employment Type Full-time Company Industry Industrial ProductsHeavy Machinery Department / Functional Area AccountsTaxationAuditCompany Secretary Keywords Team Leader Accounts Payable Get real-time job updates only on our App