Key responsibilities:

• Support VAT return preparation, filing activities, query management, and audit requirements.

• Assist with Corporate Tax preparation, compliance activities, and regulatory reporting requirements

• Support UAE E-Invoicing implementation and ongoing compliance obligations.

• Participate in monthly close activities and support preparation of financial reports and management reporting packs.

• Prepare and maintain BPC schedules, balance sheet schedules, and related financial reconciliations.

• Monitor and manage unbilled revenue, GRIR balances, and deferred revenue schedules.

• Support internal and external audit activities, including audit preparation, documentation gathering, and issue resolution.

• Assist with treasury activities, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity planning.

• Support Accounts Payable activities, vendor statement reconciliations, payment planning, and financial controls.

• Prepare financial analysis, management reports, and ad-hoc business reporting as required.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and business performance reviews.

• Assist with ICV reporting, renewals, improvement initiatives, and government compliance requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, strengthen controls, and increase operational efficiency.

• Support the business in managing increasing transaction volumes while ensuring continued compliance with internal and external requirements.

• Perform any other finance-related duties as assigned by the management team.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting practices.

• Good knowledge of VAT, Corporate Tax, and regulatory compliance requirements within the UAE.

• Understanding of month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial controls.

• Knowledge of treasury activities, cash flow forecasting, and working capital management.

• Experience supporting internal and external audit engagements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to analyse financial data and provide meaningful business insights.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple business functions.

• Proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working within an international business environment is advantageous.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management, or a related discipline.

• Professional accounting or finance qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent would be advantageous.\

• UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, or related compliance certifications would be beneficial.

Required experience:

• Financial analysis, financial reporting, accounting, or a related finance role.

• Supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.

• VAT, Corporate Tax, regulatory compliance, or audit support activities

• Treasury, cash flow management, Accounts Payable, or finance operations is preferred.

• ERP and financial reporting systems.

• Multinational or international operating environment is preferred.