Assistant Finance Manager (JAFZA)

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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 market.