2025RS17 - Junior Finance Controller
Our client, awell-established tax agency and accounting firm based in Dubai,is looking for its new Junior Finance Business Partner.
Role Summary
Under COO supervision, you oversee accounting services for a portfolio of clients and help your team meet billing and collection targets. You provide accurate reporting, support decision-making, and contribute to client satisfaction and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Client Relations & Delivery
- Act as primary point of contact for clients, manage client communications and service delivery.
- Help with financial setup, budgeting, and reporting.
- Participate in client meetings, networking, and proposal preparation.
- Ensure work is completed within scope and on time, and profitability is met.
- Attend networking events and contribute to business development.
2. Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly financial statements, forecasts, and reports.
- Support clients in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Analyse financial data, costs, and variances.
- Monitor time tracking and advise on adjustments when needed.
- Review and verify the accounting work completed by the team, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, and connect with other teams when needed.
3. Team Supervision
- Guide and support your team in task completion and development, track hours.
- Support onboarding, timesheet management, and team compliance.
- Conduct regular team meetings and assess training needs.
- Conduct formal performance reviews.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- BS/MA in Finance, Accounting or Economics. CPA/CMA preferred.
- 5+ years' experience in finance, incl. 1+ year in the Middle East.
Skills
- Strong accounting and financial analysis background.
- Familiar with multiple accounting systems and UAE regulations.
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
- Effective communicator and team leader.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and adaptable.Fluent in English; French is a plus.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with private health insurance and annual flight allowance.
- Flexible schedule (Mon-Thu full day, Fri half-day).
- Work from home on Fridays.
- Bonus & commission structure.
- Diverse, international team.
Interested candidates, please apply online. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
