Associate Accounting Manager

Job Description

This role will support the financial accounting activities for multiple legal entities across the EMEA region, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and strong internal controls. Based in Dubai, the Associate Accounting Manager will play a key part in month-end closing, tax compliance, financial analysis, and office administration oversight.Client DetailsOur client is a global provider of products and solutions within the hospitality and services sector, supplying customers across international markets. The organisation operates in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment and is part of a larger multinational group known for strong operational standards and continuous growth.Descriptionú Manage month end close activities including accruals, payroll entries, journals and provisionsú Oversee entity close processes across local accounting systems and US reporting platformsú Maintain the nominal ledger and prepare accurate balance sheet reconciliationsú Monitor daily sales performance and maintain associated reporting and master dataú Lead margin analysis on a weekly basis and support forecast submissionsú Deliver variance analysis with clear management commentaryú Review, reconcile and resolve intercompany balances for all assigned entitiesú Manage royalty and rebate accrual processesú Update exchange rates and monitor exposure to foreign currency riskú Act as the key point of contact for external auditors in the UAE and UKú Ensure compliance with internal controls and segregation of duties requirementsú Prepare and submit UAE VAT returns and assist with other indirect tax requirementsú Coordinate UAE corporate tax filings, documentation and compliance with ESR regulationsú Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting cyclesú Build financial models that support strategic and operational decision makingú Identify and implement improvements to processes, systems and automationú Partner with commercial and operational teams by providing financial insight and supportú Oversee HR administrative processes including onboarding documentation and complianceú Manage Dubai office administrative functions including vendor coordination and utilitiesProfileú Degree in Accounting, Finance or Businessú Professional accounting board membership preferredú Minimum of 5 years' experience in an accounting environmentú At least 2 years' experience handling office administration responsibilitiesú Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong capability in other MS Office toolsú Experience with ERP or BI systems is an advantageú Ability to work independently in a fast paced, multitasking environmentú Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detailú Candidates must be based in the UAEJob Offerú Opportunity to work with a global organisation with strong market presenceú Exposure to regional and international financial operationsú Dynamic environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvementsú Cross functional collaboration across finance, sales and operationsú A role that blends operational responsibility with strategic financial inputú Stable environment with long-term career development opportunities.SkillsAccounting transaction, monthly closing, financial reporting, working with auditors, covering multiple entities.

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