Finance Manager

Finance Manager

LEADERSHIP

Reports to

CEO

Department

Finance

Direct reports

(Bookkeeper / AP\-AR clerk if hired); functional oversight of HR/Admin for payroll

Location

Al Khatim, Abu Dhabi

Role summary

Owns the books, the cash, the payroll, and the management reporting. Keeps the business solvent, compliant, and the directors informed.

Key responsibilities

• Run day\-to\-day bookkeeping, AP/AR, and bank reconciliation.
• Process monthly payroll including overtime calculation and WPS (Wage Protection System) submission.
• Manage VAT filing (5% UAE VAT) quarterly with FTA.
• Manage Corporate Tax filing (9% UAE CT for profits above AED 375k) annually.
• Produce monthly management accounts within 10 working days of month\-end.
• Manage cashflow; flag risks at least 8 weeks ahead.
• Own the relationship with external auditors, accountants, and the bank.
• Support PMs with job\-level P\&L reporting.
• Manage equipment financing arrangements (leases, asset finance).
• Own insurance renewals: equipment, public liability, employer's liability, professional indemnity, workmen's compensation.
• Calculate and provision end\-of\-service gratuity for all expat staff.

Qualifications \& experience

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) or strong QBE.
• 5\+ years in finance, ideally with exposure to project\-based or rental businesses.
• UAE experience strongly preferred: VAT, Corporate Tax, WPS, gratuity calculations.
• Expert on the company's accounting platform (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Tally).
• Strong Excel; comfortable building and stress\-testing financial models.

KPIs

• Days sales outstanding (DSO) — target \<60 days
• Cashflow forecast accuracy
• Month\-end close timeliness (within 10 working days)
• Clean audit
• 100% on\-time VAT and CT filings
• WPS compliance — zero MOHRE penalties

Arabic and English Speaking

Send resume to jobs@soundstarevents.com

Pay: AED5,000\.00 \- AED6,000\.00 per month

Work Location: In person