Overview
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The role reports to the Head of Finance in the UK and focuses on leading day-to-day finance operations in the Middle East region (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia) with responsibility for local financial and commercial reporting, coordination with external audit and tax partners, and providing commercial support to the local Middle East management team.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day finance operations in the Middle East region – Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, an area of significant growth for the business
- Prepare accurate and timely local financial and commercial reporting
- Coordinate with external audit and tax partners to ensure all statutory reporting deadlines are met
- Build strong relationships with clients, vendors and partners within the Emperor Group, including working closely with the London finance team
- Provide commercial support to the local Middle East management team
Key Skills
Engaging and able to build effective working relationships with all stakeholdersSound judgement and unquestionable business ethicsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsA can-do attitude and a collaborative approach to working in a close-knit teamHands-on and able to self-manageFlexible, adaptable in style and approachAn eye for detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to consistently meet all deadlinesRequirements For The Role
Professional qualification : CMA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent (required)Minimum 5 years of experience in the finance field (required)Fluency in written and spoken English and business Arabic (required)Experience in both the UAE and Saudi markets (required)Prior experience in a similar industry (communications agency or service-based industry) is an advantagePrevious experience in audit (strongly preferred)Excellent knowledge of accounting and tax principles (IFRS) and ability to apply them (required)Proficiency in financial software (Zoho Books, Power BI, Paprika), as well as Microsoft Office (required)Hybrid role, minimum 3 days in the officeThe role may be based in the UAE or Saudi Arabia, depending on the candidate and must be willing to travelNext Steps
If you are shortlisted, the recruitment team will contact you via email. We aim to respond within 5 working days of application, subject to volume.
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and can discuss any steps to make the recruitment process comfortable.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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