Finance Manager

Job Purpose: Description Plan, manage, implement and review controls and
processes necessary to manage the different major units within the Group
Finance departments. The focus areas of the major units comprise analysing the
risks (internal controls, credit, payables, supplier and employee
disbursements) in a business unit, identifying solutions, mitigating risk,
financial reporting and compliance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS), service delivery to internal and external customers,
managing key processes /systems and implementing process improvements to
enhance efficiency and drive down unit costs. Job Requirements - Manage
monthly closing of the books as per the Groups timelines and handling
exceptions with the concerned sections/departments, ensuring the completeness
and accuracy. This will entail the review of income statement/balance sheet
through various checks, e.g., using trends, awareness of the business, the
accounting entry flow, change in activity levels, etc. - Conceptualise and
assist with the design and implementation of a cost-effective and efficient
processing infrastructure to handle huge volumes of data, identify and analyse
areas of risk and resolve problems that lead to obstacles in meeting internal
and external customer service delivery standards. - Manage the end-to-end
financial accounting functions (i.e., accrual, reconciliation, and controls)
over certain receivables and payables in high-value business areas. - Manage
Chart of Accounts for Emirates Group and ensure compliance/discipline on
creation and maintenance. Being involved in every system implementation to
ensure the interfacing system interfaces the data accurately in the accounting
system. Take complete ownership of Oracle and work closely with the system
team on any change/upgrade. - Ensure compliance of policies and procedures
through the periodic evaluation and implementation of system improvements by
escalating to senior management any deviations observed from the agreed
procedures and recommending software developments and requirements that
enhance efficiency and effectiveness while ensuring that the data quality is
maintained. This entails working with different stakeholders to achieve the
deliverables. - Review dnata UAE Airport / Cargo operations, drive meetings
with businesses periodically and assist with required accounting guidance,
including acquisition accounting. - Perform quarterly variance analysis for
dnata Group, including a detailed analysis of the income statement, balance
sheet, and cash flows. Various ad-hoc analyses of businesses and cost centres
to review profitability at individual business levels. - Reporting of dnata
parent entity (income statement / balance sheet / cash flow / disclosures) in
the group consolidation system. - Support the different audit processes
(Group, Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD)) as required and resolve any
queries the auditors put forth, which may entail amending procedures if
necessary. - Review the Group entity submissions to identify balances with
significant judgments and management incentives and ascertain the accuracy of
such balances through inquiries, contract reviews, and validation in line with
the business performance, quarterly Group Reporting Packs, and IFRS guidance.
Qualifications & Experience: Experience - Finance & Insurance. Risk
Management(‎8+ Years) Qualification - Degree or Honours (‎12+‎3 or equivalent)
Knowledge/Skills - Preferably a qualified accountant. - Relevant experience in
a large organisation - Strong accounting and technical skills in a service
company with different lines of business/divisions that operate in a multiple
currency environment. - Significant exposure in managing finance applications
and systems - Ability to deliver continuous process improvements - Ability to
analyse complex and large financial databases - Ability to manage/develop a
team
Salary & Benefits: Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-
free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted
flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an
excellent leave and healthcare package. That's on top of transport benefits,
life insurance and more.