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Al-Futtaim

<div>Job Requisition ID: 180111
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group&rsquo;s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day 


Overview of the role 
We are currently looking for a Manager FP&amp;A to join our Finance team in Jebel Ali. The role will support the business through robust financial planning, management reporting, MIS, budgeting, forecasting, feasibility studies and commercial analysis. This position works closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, HR and senior management to provide accurate insights, identify trends, support decision-making and ensure strong financial governance across the business. 

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What you will do 
<ul><li>Prepare and circulate monthly MIS, financial reports and management packs, highlighting business performance, operational trends and key variances.</li><li>Develop financial and MIS models to support cost-neutral pricing, intercompany rates, customer profitability, commercial pricing and third-party business analysis.</li><li>Support feasibility studies, business cases and financial evaluations for expansion plans, projects and commercial initiatives.</li><li>Monitor operational and financial KPIs, identify anomalies or negative trends, and provide clear analysis to support corrective actions.</li><li>Prepare CAPEX and AFE requests in coordination with operations, ensuring compliance with group policies and procedures.</li><li>Review contracts, SLAs, customer profitability, divisional performance and variance analysis to support improved business profitability.</li><li>Guide teams on VAT and tax compliance requirements across sales and purchase transactions, ensuring adherence to tax authority and group guidelines.</li><li>Maintain tax-related records, support quarterly and annual return submissions, assist with audits and provide relevant VAT and tax training to stakeholders.</li><li>Coordinate accounting, regulatory, VAT, tax, audit and annual return requirements across UAE, KSA and Oman where applicable.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc analysis, reports and presentations as required by management.</li></ul></div> 

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Required skills to be successful 
<ul><li>Professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant or equivalent finance qualification.</li><li>Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Finance, including at least 3 years in commercial finance and/or operational support.</li><li>Experience in budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, variance analysis and business performance reviews. Strong financial analysis, costing analysis, ratio analysis and KPI reporting skills.</li><li>Good understanding of VAT, tax compliance, audit support and financial governance requirements.</li></ul></div> 


About the team 
You will be part of the Finance team, working closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to support business performance, financial control and informed decision-making. The role partners with Operations, Sales, HR and Management to provide accurate reporting, financial insights and commercial analysis that help drive profitability and continuous improvement. 

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What equips you for the role 
<ul><li>Hands-on experience in financial planning, MIS, management reporting, business analysis and feasibility studies.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial statements, cost allocation, overhead analysis, profitability reviews and operational KPIs.</li><li>Ability to understand business operations and develop relevant reports, analysis and recommendations to support management decisions.</li><li>Collaborative, analytical and commercially minded approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, HR and senior management.</li><li>High attention to detail with the ability to identify trends, risks, opportunities and improvement areas.</li><li>Advanced Excel and strong presentation/reporting skills</li><li>Ability to build financial models and translate data into meaningful commercial insights.</li></ul></div> 
About Al-Futtaim Automotive 
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. 
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world&rsquo;s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM. 
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences. 
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial &amp; construction equipment. 
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.</div>

Finance Manager

<div>Job Requisition ID: 180326
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A&rdquo;rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group&rsquo;s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day. 

Overview Of The Role:

The Senior Accountant I2P plays a crucial role, ensuring compliance with organizational policies in managing petty cash processes. The position involves verification, processing, and reconciliation of petty cash transactions while mitigating financial risks. Success in this role demands a keen attention to detail, efficient payment processing, and regular interaction with business units to support day-to-day operations. The accountant also engages in process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting quality and operational efficiency within the I2P function. 

What You Will Do:
<ul>
<li>Verify petty cash according to the Petty Cash policy.</li>
<li>Ensure all petty cash documents have paid stamps and original bills.</li>
<li>Verify and tally all supporting documents with claims.</li>
<li>Reject claims exceeding the threshold of AED 5000 per voucher as per policy.</li>
<li>Highlight vouchers older than one month to Team Lead.</li>
<li>Ensure payroll related reimbursements do not go through petty cash.</li>
<li>Review the accuracy of VAT codes.</li>
<li>Process reimbursement requests via standard cash journal functionality.</li>
<li>Post petty cash expenses for Co 2060 and move to respective Company through ICM.</li>
<li>Handle petty cash queries and execute payment runs, reviewing exceptions.</li>
<li>Book customer refunds and process payments.</li>
<li>Create ZFI_Factl file for FAB card payment.</li>
<li>Maintain petty cash master file and apply and close prepaid cards.</li>
<li>Verify, approve, and process purchase float documents.</li>
<li>Ensure GL account 110004 clearing with zero balance.</li>
<li>Clear payments from GL 160516 once settled via FAB card.</li>
<li>Perform monthly reconciliation of GL 160516.</li>
<li>Collect and match periodic petty cash counts.</li>
<li>Discuss changes to SOPs with line manager and update in Blueworks.</li>
<li>Notify Team Lead of changes in roles and responsibilities promptly.</li>
<li>Ensure passport control and release for high financial risk cashiers.</li>
<li>Perform float analysis to maintain adequate imprest balance.</li>
<li>Conduct peer review of petty cash payments.</li>
<li>Adhere to SLA &amp; company policy.</li>
<li>Provide backup for team members for payments.</li>
<li>Participate in process standardization and improvement initiatives for efficiency.</li>
<li>Match balance confirmation with claims in SAP bi-annually and annually.</li></ul> 
 
Required Skills To Be Successful:
<ul>
<li>Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and process-oriented skills.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and organizational abilities.</li>
<li>Detail-oriented capability with a focus on compliance and standards.</li></ul> 
 
What Qualifies You For The Role:
<ul>
<li>Finance Graduate or Semi-qualified or equivalent qualifications.</li>
<li>3-5 years of similar experience with good ERP system knowledge.</li>
<li>Knowledge of SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft office tools.</li>
<li>Detail-oriented, organized, and excellent communication skills.</li></ul> 
We&rsquo;re here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish. 

Before you click &ldquo;apply&rdquo;: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. 

As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.</div>

UAE National_Senior Accountant - I2P

Al Qithara Foodstuff Trading LLC

Location: DUBAISalary: 3,000 to 4,000Role SummaryThe Customer Service Executive / Host is responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience, managing front of house operations, and supporting the restaurant&rsquo;s administrative and basic accounting tasks. This role requires strong communication skills, a welcoming personality, and the ability to handle operational and clerical responsibilities efficiently.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and special requests promptly.</li><li>Greet guests warmly and manage seating, reservations, and waiting lists.</li><li>Maintain a professional, friendly, and courteous atmosphere at all times.</li><li>Coordinate with waitstaff and kitchen team to ensure smooth service flow.</li><li>Manage the reception desk and guest entry experience.</li><li>Maintain reservation logs, guest records, and daily seating plans.</li><li>Communicate guest preferences or special occasions to the service team.</li><li>Ensure proper queue management during peak hours.</li><li>Support in organizing events, group bookings, and VIP guests.</li></ul>Administrative Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain daily operational reports (sales, attendance, reservations).</li><li>Prepare and update staff schedules in coordination with the manager.</li><li>Handle documentation, filing, and record keeping for restaurant operations.</li><li>Coordinate with suppliers for basic administrative follow ups.</li><li>Assist in inventory tracking and stock updates when required.</li><li>Support HR tasks such as onboarding documents, staff communication, and notice circulation.</li></ul>Accounting Assistance<ul><li>Support daily cash reconciliation and POS closing reports.</li><li>Assist in verifying invoices, purchase orders, and delivery notes.</li><li>Maintain petty cash records and expense logs.</li><li>Coordinate with the accountant for monthly statements and audit requirements.</li><li>Ensure accuracy in billings, discounts, and payment methods.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant operations.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Basic knowledge of accounting or administrative procedures.</li><li>Proficiency in POS systems and MS Office (Excel, Word).</li><li>Professional appearance and positive attitude.</li><li>Ability to multitask and work under pressure.</li><li>Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.</li></ul>Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Restaurant Customer Service Executive / Host

GlamourBox Salon LLC

Executive Assistant (Part-Time)Location: Dubai, UAE Company: Glamourbox Home Service Salon Employment Type: Part-Time (5 hours per day)About GlamourboxGlamourbox is a premium home service beauty company providing high-quality beauty services across Dubai. We are looking for a proactive, highly organized Executive Assistant who will act as the owner's right hand, ensuring the business operates efficiently while coordinating projects, administration, and day-to-day operations.This is not a traditional administrative role. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, solves problems proactively, follows up relentlessly, and helps move the business forward.Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive Support<ul><li>Manage the Managing Director's calendar and appointments.</li><li>Organize meetings and prepare meeting agendas.</li><li>Manage emails and prioritize important correspondence.</li><li>Arrange travel and personal/business appointments.</li><li>Prepare documents, presentations, and reports.</li><li>Follow up on delegated tasks and ensure deadlines are met.</li></ul>Operations Support<ul><li>Coordinate with the Booking Coordinator and support daily operations when required.</li><li>Ensure technicians have the necessary uniforms, supplies, and equipment.</li><li>Monitor operational workflows and identify areas for improvement.</li><li>Ensure company procedures and SOPs are followed.</li><li>Track operational issues until they are fully resolved.</li></ul>Human Resources Administration<ul><li>Schedule interviews and coordinate recruitment.</li><li>Prepare employment contracts and onboarding documents.</li><li>Coordinate visa, medical, and employee documentation.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records.</li><li>Monitor leave balances, attendance, probation periods, and contract renewals.</li></ul>Finance Administration<ul><li>Prepare invoices and supporting documents for approval.</li><li>Follow up on outstanding customer payments.</li><li>Organize receipts and business expenses.</li><li>Coordinate with the company's accountant.</li><li>Prepare simple weekly and monthly financial summaries.</li></ul>Marketing Coordination<ul><li>Coordinate content shoots and marketing activities.</li><li>Schedule social media content with the marketing team.</li><li>Coordinate with designers, photographers, and influencers.</li><li>Assist with promotional campaigns and business events.</li></ul>Supplier &amp; Inventory Coordination<ul><li>Order office and salon supplies.</li><li>Obtain and compare supplier quotations.</li><li>Follow up on deliveries.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment.</li></ul>Project Coordination<ul><li>Website updates</li><li>New service launches</li><li>Marketing campaigns</li><li>Staff accommodation coordination</li><li>Vehicle leasing</li><li>Supplier sourcing</li><li>Business events</li><li>Process improvements</li></ul>Weekly ResponsibilitiesEvery week, prepare a management summary including:<ul><li>Sales summary</li><li>Number of bookings</li><li>Technician utilization</li><li>Customer complaints and feedback</li><li>Google review updates</li><li>Low inventory items</li><li>Staff attendance</li><li>Completed tasks</li><li>Outstanding action items</li><li>Priorities for the coming week</li></ul>Monthly Responsibilities<ul><li>Review and update SOPs.</li><li>Organize team meetings.</li><li>Maintain HR records.</li><li>Prepare KPI and business performance reports.</li><li>Track company expenses.</li><li>Research competitors and industry trends.</li><li>Present at least two process improvement ideas each month.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Manager, or Operations Coordinator.</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills.</li><li>Strong written and verbal English communication skills.</li><li>Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.</li><li>Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT to improve productivity, Like Notion.</li><li>Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.</li><li>Highly proactive with excellent follow-up skills.</li><li>Professional, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality.</li><li>Experience in the beauty, hospitality, or service industry is an advantage.</li></ul>Working Hours<ul><li>Part-Time</li><li>5 hours per day</li><li>Tuesday to Sunday. (flexible schedule)</li></ul>What We're Looking ForWe want someone who doesn't wait to be told what to do.You notice problems before they become issues. You follow up until tasks are completed. You enjoy organizing people, improving processes, and making the owner's life easier so the business can grow.If you're proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented, and enjoy taking ownership, we'd love to hear from you.Pay: AED25.00 - AED30.00 per hourWork Location: Hybrid remote in Dubai (Dubai)

Executive Assistant

<div>Job Requisition ID: 178231
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A&rdquo;rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group&rsquo;s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day. 

Overview Of The Role: 
The Senior Accountant R2R is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely book closing, Balance Sheet substantiation, and management reporting for automotive business units. The role entails streamlining Record to Report processes, conducting thorough Trial Balance reviews, and providing support for both local and overseas financial processes. Success in this role ensures compliance with group finance policies, supports business decisions through quality financial reporting, and facilitates smooth external audits. 

What You Will Do:
<ul>
<li>Monitor and control the monthly closing of books with the teams to ensure recognition of robust financials within group timelines.</li>
<li>Work for continuous improvement in monthly closing activities to ensure quality financials for business units.</li>
<li>Carry out detailed review of key automotive accounts in the Trial Balance and ensure substantiation of balances.</li>
<li>Support a robust R2R process through standardizing the accounting process, regular key account reconciliations, improved Fixed Asset management, and enhanced month-end process and reporting.</li>
<li>Prepare and submit accurate, timely monthly management reports as per agreed templates with comments for review with the Finance Manager or AGM Finance.</li>
<li>Provide support for overseas entities by reviewing current processes and sharing best practices to improve standards.</li>
<li>Coordinate external audits of the automotive entity by providing relevant explanations and schedules to auditors, ensuring timely and accurate completion.</li>
<li>Support the preparation of standalone financial statements for automotive entities in accordance with governance from Group Finance or Divisional Controlling.</li></ul> 
 
Required Skills To Be Successful:
<ul>
<li>Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems, particularly SAP.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective collaboration with finance teams and external auditors.</li>
<li>Ability to manage and prioritize tasks effectively, with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.</li></ul> 
 
What Qualifies You For The Role:
<ul>
<li>Professional accounting qualification, such as CPA or ACCA.</li>
<li>At least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience within a large organization.</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills, process-oriented, with proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP and SAP BW/BPC.</li>
<li>Ability to plan, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in a team with excellent communication and presentation skills.</li></ul> 
We&rsquo;re here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish. 

Before you click &ldquo;apply&rdquo;: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. 

As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.</div>

UAE National_Senior Accountant - R2R

Standard Chartered Bank

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 Requisition Number: 59109
 Job Location: Dubai, ARE
 Global Grade: Other
 Work Type: Office Working
 Employment Type: Intern
 Posting Start Date: 17/08/2026
 Posting End Date: 31/12/2026
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Global Banking Internship Programme 2027
 
Our Global Banking team provides credit and advisory solutions to Corporate and Financial Institutions clients across the world. Global Banking’s comprehensive product capabilities span across loans, bonds, structured credit and advisory solutions. The solutions offered by Global Banking are catered to address a diverse set of client needs and sectors.
 
About the Internship Programme – how you’ll learn and grow
 
Join a skills-first organisation where your potential matters more than your background. Over 10 weeks, you’ll work on real business challenges, build future-ready skills, and gain insight into how we support clients, facilitate trade and finance growth across our markets. Working alongside colleagues across our global network, you’ll develop the skills, confidence and connections to accelerate your career. For many interns, this is the first step towards a graduate role with us.
 
The programme will support your development through: 
<ul>
<li>A 10-week summer internship</li>
<li>A structured induction and orientation</li>
<li>Exposure to our products, clients and international network</li>
<li>Real projects and meaningful responsibilities from day one</li>
<li>Technical, professional and behavioural skills development</li>
<li>Support from managers, mentors and buddies</li>
<li>Opportunities to learn from senior leaders and industry experts</li>
<li>Community and volunteering initiatives</li>
</ul>
Where you could work
 
As part of our programme, you’ll be matched with one of our specialist teams based on your skills, interests, and strengths. You’ll gain hands-on experience and play a meaningful role from day one. Explore opportunities across the following areas:
 
<ul>
<li>Capital Markets</li>
<li>Commercial Real Estate</li>
<li>Financing Solutions</li>
<li>Fund Finance</li>
<li>Infrastructure Development & Finance Group</li>
<li>Leveraged & Acquisition Finance and Private Credit</li>
<li>Transportation Finance</li>
</ul>
Bring the skills - we’ll help you build your career
 
We welcome students from all degree disciplines and backgrounds, recognising that diverse perspectives drive innovation.
 
We’re looking for people who can: 
<ul>
<li>Take ownership, show initiative and are willing to learn</li>
<li>Think critically and solve problems using logic, analysis and sound judgement</li>
<li>Learn quickly, stay curious and seek opportunities to grow and develop</li>
<li>Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with others</li>
<li>Adapt and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Are curious about how businesses, markets and economies connect and grow.</li>
</ul>
About Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB)
 
We are a super-connector for many of the world’s largest companies across more than 50 markets, playing a central role in global trade, capital flows and economic growth. We work with governments, financial institutions, and some of the world’s most ambitious corporates to help them expand, invest, and navigate uncertainty across increasingly complex and fast-changing markets.
 What makes us distinctive is our combination of deep local expertise with an extensive and unique global network. We support clients across risk management, financing, transaction services, advisory, and sustainable finance, helping move capital to where it’s needed most and supporting the real economy across our footprint.
 
About Standard Chartered
 
We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.
 
Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.
 
Together we: 
Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
 Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
 Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
 
What we offer
 
In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
 
Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
 Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
 Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
 Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
 A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
 Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
 
Recruitment Assessments
 
Some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you've applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.
 
Visit our careers website www.sc.com/careers
 
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Global Banking Intern UAE 2027 (UAE National)

Confidential

Financial ManagerShipping &amp; Maritime Logistics CompanyDepartmentFinance &amp; AccountsReports ToManaging Director / General ManagerDirect ReportsAccountants, Accounts Payable/Receivable staff, Treasury &amp; Payroll officersLocationHead office, with periodic travel to ports, terminals, and vessel/branch officesEmployment TypeFull-time, permanent<h2>Job Summary</h2>The Financial Manager is responsible for the financial health, integrity, and strategic financial direction of the shipping company. This role leads financial planning, accounting, budgeting, treasury, and risk management across the company's shipping, chartering, freight, and logistics operations. The Financial Manager ensures accurate cost accounting for vessel voyages, freight and charter revenue, bunker (fuel) and port expenses, and compliance with maritime, tax, and international financial regulations, while providing the executive team and board with reliable financial insight to support commercial and operational decision-making.<h2>Key Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2>1. Financial Planning, Budgeting &amp; Analysis<ul><li>Prepare annual budgets, voyage/route profitability forecasts, and rolling cash-flow projections for the fleet and shore operations.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results against budget, prior periods, and industry benchmarks; report findings to senior management.</li><li>Develop financial models to evaluate new trade routes, vessel acquisitions or charters (time charter vs. voyage charter vs. bareboat), and fleet expansion or disposal decisions.</li><li>Support pricing, tendering, and freight-rate decisions with cost and margin analysis.</li></ul>2. Accounting, Financial Reporting &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP, including consolidation of multi-entity and multi-currency accounts where applicable.</li><li>Ensure accurate accounting for voyage revenue, freight income, demurrage/despatch, charter-hire, agency fees, and vessel operating costs.</li><li>Manage fixed-asset and vessel depreciation accounting, dry-docking provisions, and lease accounting for chartered vessels and equipment (e.g., IFRS 16).</li><li>Coordinate statutory audits, internal audits, and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with local tax law, customs and port authority requirements, VAT/duties, and international shipping tax conventions (e.g., tonnage tax where applicable).</li></ul>3. Treasury, Cash &amp; Working Capital Management<ul><li>Manage daily cash flow, banking relationships, letters of credit, and trade finance facilities used to fund bunkers, port disbursements, and vessel operating expenses.</li><li>Monitor and manage foreign-exchange exposure arising from freight billed in multiple currencies, bunker purchases, and charter-hire payments; recommend hedging strategies.</li><li>Oversee accounts receivable (freight billing and collections from shippers, charterers, and agents) and accounts payable (port disbursements, bunker suppliers, ship agents, P&amp;I clubs).</li><li>Manage loan covenants, vessel financing/mortgage facilities, and relationships with banks and financial institutions.</li></ul>4. Cost Control &amp; Voyage/Vessel Accounting<ul><li>Track and control voyage costs, including bunker fuel, port and canal dues, pilotage, towage, stevedoring, agency fees, and crewing costs.</li><li>Analyze fleet operating costs (OPEX) per vessel and per voyage; identify cost-saving opportunities across the fleet.</li><li>Monitor bunker fuel price trends and consumption to support procurement and hedging decisions.</li><li>Review and validate charter-party terms, laytime/demurrage calculations, and freight settlements for financial accuracy.</li></ul>5. Risk Management &amp; Insurance<ul><li>Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks including credit risk (charterer/shipper default), FX risk, fuel-price risk, and interest-rate risk.</li><li>Coordinate marine insurance, hull &amp; machinery, P&amp;I (Protection &amp; Indemnity) club cover, and cargo insurance renewals and claims from a financial standpoint.</li><li>Maintain internal controls and financial policies to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with anti-money-laundering, sanctions (OFAC/EU), and IMO/regulatory requirements.</li></ul>6. Leadership &amp; Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team; set performance objectives and oversee recruitment and training.</li><li>Act as a key financial advisor to the CFO, Managing Director, and department heads (Operations, Chartering, Commercial) on financial implications of business decisions.</li><li>Present financial performance, forecasts, and risk exposure to the board of directors, shareholders, and external stakeholders such as lenders, insurers, and classification societies.</li><li>Liaise with shipping agents, port authorities, charterers, freight forwarders, and regulatory bodies on financial and commercial matters.</li></ul>7. Systems &amp; Process Improvement<ul><li>Drive the implementation and optimization of financial and ERP/maritime accounting systems (e.g., voyage/vessel management and accounting software).</li><li>Continuously improve financial processes, reporting automation, and internal controls to increase efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications &amp; Requirements</h2>Education<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required).</li><li>Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Finance is an advantage.</li></ul>Professional Certification<ul><li>Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CFA (required or strongly preferred).</li><li>Familiarity with maritime-specific certifications or training (e.g., shipping finance, chartering, or maritime economics courses) is a plus.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, or controllership, including at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.</li><li>Prior experience within the shipping, maritime, logistics, freight forwarding, or port operations industry is strongly preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with voyage accounting, charter-party financials, multi-currency consolidation, and trade finance instruments (LCs, bank guarantees).</li></ul>Skills &amp; Competencies<ul><li>In-depth knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, corporate tax, and treasury management principles.</li><li>Strong analytical and financial-modeling skills, including proficiency in Excel and financial/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or maritime accounting platforms such as Veson, DNV Navigator, or similar).</li><li>Solid understanding of shipping industry commercial terms: charter parties, Incoterms, bills of lading, laytime, demurrage/despatch, and bunker markets.</li><li>Strong leadership, team management, and cross-functional communication skills.</li><li>High attention to detail, integrity, and sound judgment in financial decision-making.</li><li>Excellent negotiation skills for banking, insurance, and supplier relationships.</li><li>Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages relevant to trade routes are an advantage.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage tight reporting deadlines in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment.</li></ul>

Financial Manager

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