Assistant Finance Manager-CA

Qualifications & Experience

Professional Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA).

Experience:

• Around 5 years post-qualification, with at least 1 years in UAE Free Zone environments
• Proven experience in the FMCG, alcohol, beverage, or F&B industry, especially within a Free Zone context (import/export, regulated goods).
• Exposure to African tax regimes and cross-border financial operations.

Software Expertise:

• Hands-on with Microsoft Dynamics, Tally (D365 Finance & Operations) for ERP and financial automation.

Technical Skills:

o Strong command of African tax systems (imports, excise duties, withholding tax,

VAT where applicable) and UAE taxation (VAT, corporate tax, customs duty in

Free Zones)

o Proficient in financial reporting, specifically P&L statements, balance sheets,

variance analysis, and management reporting.

o Advanced skills in Excel, with experience in automation tools (e.g., Power BI,

Power Automate) to streamline reporting workflows.

 Education: Chartered Accountant

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings for both UAE and African
• entities—ensure IFRS compliance and alignment of P& L and Balance Sheet records.
• Prepare consolidated management reports, financial dashboards, and insights for executive decision-making.
• Implement and manage financial automation tools like Power BI or Dynamics reporting modules.

2. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage VAT filings, customs duties, and tax submissions for UAE business (within Free Zone context)
• Coordinate with African entity for local tax filings, compliance with withholding taxes, excise duties, and double taxation agreements.
• System Implementation & Automation Lead deployment and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics for accounting, inventory, and reporting automation.
• Drive integration with other systems (procurement, sales, distribution) to streamline data flows and reduce manual reconciliation. P& L Balance Sheet Oversight
• Monitor cost center performance, gross and net margin trends, and inventory valuation(especially relevant in alcohol distribution/retail).
• Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions for improving profitability.
• Audit Compliance Management
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits for both entities, ensuring timely delivery of schedules and clean audit reports (e.g., no qualifications)
• Maintain strong internal controls, review policies, and ensure regulatory adherence across jurisdictions.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration & Strategy

• Partner with procurement, operations, logistics, and commercial teams on budgeting,
• forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial guidance on pricing strategies, import/export cost optimization, and
• channel effectiveness (wholesale vs. retail) in African markets.

Personal Attributes & Soft Skills

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial—capable of working independently and
• collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting across multiple geographies
• and functions.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills, particularly under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel between UAE and African locations as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED13,000.00 - AED16,000.00 per month