354 Finance Executive jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Finance Executive
Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary: Up to AED 14,000 (Subject to experience)
Experience: Minimum 8+ years (Group company / Family-owned business)
Notice: Immediate / Earliest possible start

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Executive to oversee and manage daily financial operations, ensure compliance with UAE tax laws, and support strategic decision-making through accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in group companies or family-owned businesses, a strong grasp of accounting principles, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Record and verify daily financial transactions, including journals, accounts payable, and receivables.

• Ensure accurate and timely daily data entry into the accounting system.

• Prepare monthly MIS reports with detailed variance analysis.

• Reconcile bank statements and intercompany accounts.

• Monitor VAT and Corporate Tax compliance for own set of companies and support other team members.

• Manage and securely archive financial documents for audits and reviews.

• Support and complete the year-end audit process by providing required documentation and reports.

• Manage banking transactions, including initiation on the bank platform and master bank data management.

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and internal financial policies.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 8 -10 years experience in a similar finance role.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Tally/SAP).

• Adaptable to working in a multi-company environment.

• Strong integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.

• Team player with experience working in diverse teams.

• Provide an effective system to track Payable Accounts for effective Cash Flow Management;
• Obtain date-stamp and file all documents which support authorized purchases and services rendered (PRs POs Delivery Notes signed Receiving Records Contracts etc.) for matching with invoices;
• Process invoices on daily basis i.e. to match them with their authorized supporting documents & receiving records sort and book the invoices against relevant account and departments;
• Check all the petty cash vouchers for supporting documents validity and accuracy and posting in the accounting system for payment processing;
• File all the paid petty cash vouchers properly for future reference;
• Provide a summary of creditors ageing report required by various Finance and Control Section personnel to prepare monthly reports;
• Review and determine all payments due and to submit the payment requests and disbursement schedule to Finance Manager for review and signature prior to the actual preparation of cheques
• Will beresponsible and in-charge ofthe General Cashier section.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Accountancy or a related field of study.
• Atleast 2years of professional experience in the Accounts Payable & GC functions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

The Finance Executive plays a pivotal role in managing the financial operations of an organization, driving growth while ensuring careful financial planning and strategy implementation. This position demands a seasoned professional with a keen understanding of financial principles and the acumen to apply them in real-world scenarios. The Finance Executive will be responsible for significant financial decision-making pertaining to budgeting, forecasting, and investment strategies. The role requires continuous interaction with various departments and stakeholders to provide financial insights that enable strategic decision-making. An ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership abilities, coupled with exceptional analytical skills, and the capacity to communicate complex financial data succinctly and effectively to a diverse audience.

The Finance Executive plays a pivotal role in managing the financial operations of an organization, driving growth while ensuring careful financial planning and strategy implementation. This position demands a seasoned professional with a keen understanding of financial principles and the acumen to apply them in real-world scenarios. The Finance Executive will be responsible for significant financial decision-making pertaining to budgeting, forecasting, and investment strategies. The role requires continuous interaction with various departments and stakeholders to provide financial insights that enable strategic decision-making. An ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership abilities, coupled with exceptional analytical skills, and the capacity to communicate complex financial data succinctly and effectively to a diverse audience.

• Develop and oversee the implementation of financial strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Supervise the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Analyze financial reports to identify areas of improvement and optimize performance.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the management team, based on financial analysis and projections.
• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes to maintain financial health.
• Ensure effective internal controls are in place and compliance with international finance laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with various departments to review budgets and financial strategies regularly.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks by implementing robust risk management policies.
• Lead and mentor the finance team to cultivate a high-performance environment.
• Liaise with auditors, bankers, and investors to maintain professional relationships and secure financial interests.
• Drive strategies for cost reduction, profit improvement, and enhanced cash flow management.
• Continuously update financial strategies in accordance with market trends and organizational needs.

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior financial managerial position.
• Proven track record of success in financial planning and strategy implementation.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage diverse teams effectively.
• In-depth understanding of corporate finance, accounting principles, and regulations.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools for accounting and data analysis.
• Professional certification such as CPA or CFA is highly desirable.

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Join a company that's redefining technology and logistics across the MENA region, where your financial expertise will play a key role in shaping the future of business.

About the client

• They are an innovative, sector-agnostic service provider, blending technology with commerce to create a dynamic business ecosystem.
• They provide an integrated suite of services that empower businesses to navigate uncertainties and optimize resources in real-time.
• Their proprietary technology ensures continuous disruption and optimization in logistics, without being asset-heavy.

What Makes Them Unique?

• No traditional bosses, no hierarchy – they operate as a flat organization.
• Unlimited annual leave, because they trust employees to manage their time effectively.
• ESOP opportunities (equity) for qualifying team members.
• A judgment-free, inclusive culture that values contributions regardless of background, degree, or identity.
• A focus on learning and growth through experimentation and collaboration.

What You'll Bring to them

• Accounting Systems: Maintain and ensure the integrity of the accounting systems, keeping them effective and operational.
• Equity & Investments: Oversee equity management, including ESOP tracking, and support investment decisions and capital allocation strategies.
• P&L and Trial Balance Management: Lead trial balance preparation and P&L management, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and strategic insights.
• Financial Reporting: Track key business ratios, manage working capital, and generate monthly reports on the company's financial health.
• Account Reconciliation: Conduct vendor and customer account reconciliations, ensuring financial clarity and accuracy.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Coordinate and prepare both operating and CAPEX budgets, issuing weekly provision forecasts for better decision-making.
• Compliance & Auditing: Ensure compliance with statutory authority requirements and manage internal/external audits.
• Qualifications: CA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent qualification with 4-6 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in P&L management and investment oversight.

What You'll Do

• Operate with full autonomy within a team of six (called a cluster) that makes key decisions, including hiring and dismissals.
• Collaborate closely with other clusters, bringing your unique financial perspective to support their growth and innovation.
• Tackle challenges and solve problems in your own way, with the freedom to drive meaningful impact on the business strategy.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary and compensation package.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• An empowering and transparent work culture where your voice matters.
• Meaningful work that directly contributes to the mission of shaping the future of movement and logistics.
• Opportunity to work in a multinational, diverse team, all united by a shared purpose.

JOB SUMMARY

Supports the day-to-day operations of general ledger impacted processes, including support to clients as they work with and understand these processes. Performs accounting functions specifically in the areas of account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting, and discrepancy resolution.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Work Projects and Policies

• Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned.
• Coordinates, implements, and follows up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the property.
• Complies with all applicable laws related to fraud and collection procedures.
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates audits, or verifies information or data.
• Balances credit card ledgers.
• Verifies contracts for groups and performs credit reference checks for directly billed groups if necessary.

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance, budget, and team goals.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.
• Monitors all applicable taxes, ensuring they are current, collected, and/or accrued.
• Maintains a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets.
• Completes period-end functions each period.
• Provides direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting, budgeting policies, and procedures, and efficient use of financial resources.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of return check procedures, Gross Revenue Report, write-off procedures, and consolidated deposit procedures.
• Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to work.
• Uses computers and systems to program, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Uses relevant information and judgment to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, or standards.

Leading Accounting Teams

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others.
• Motivates and creates a productive work environment.
• Imposes deadlines, delegates tasks, and maintains visibility in areas of responsibility.
• Manages in a culturally diverse environment and oversees quality processes related to customer service and employee satisfaction.

Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
• Assesses employee productivity and efficiency for promotions or changes in status.
• Follows disciplinary procedures, ensures safety and security, and monitors attendance.
• Supports supervisors' development goals and conducts annual performance appraisals.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information via phone, email, or in person.
• Demonstrates integrity, effective listening, confidence, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Manages conflicts, informs stakeholders timely, and organizes tasks efficiently.
• Uses problem-solving for decision-making and follow-up, makes collection calls if necessary.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, nondiscrimination on any protected basis.

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Join an amazing group of people at OliOli and help their mission to deliver exciting, joyful, differentiated, world-class, and incredibly fun experiences to children that nurture their innate sense of curiosity and exploration.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Finance Executive plays a critical hands-on role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations and compliance functions of OliOli. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial transactions and records across multiple channels including POS, eCommerce, and third-party platforms.

The Finance Executive will be directly involved in transactional accounting, reconciliations, payroll processing, supplier payments, VAT and corporate tax filings, and the preparation of internal management reports. They will also support budget preparation and variance tracking, monitor receivables and payables, and coordinate closely with internal departments and external partners including banks, tax authorities, auditors, and vendors.

This role requires a detail-oriented, dependable professional who can execute core accounting tasks in compliance with IFRS, UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations, while maintaining rigorous documentation and contributing to internal control and risk mitigation initiatives. The Finance Executive must demonstrate strong organizational skills, technical proficiency (including in Tally and Excel), and a proactive attitude in identifying and resolving accounting or compliance issues.

Working under the guidance of the Group Finance Manager, the Finance Executive will play a foundational role in ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across the group.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting and Tax

• Execute refund transactions to customers through bank, online payment gateway
• Reconciliation of daily sales from various channels including POS, Ecommerce, Third Party Apps with bank & online payment gateway statement
• Payment to suppliers in line with policies
• Issue POs, receive and compare quotations, process invoices
• Payroll processing and managing accounts for employees including leaves, and end of service benefits
• Coordinate and liaise with Administration, HR, Café, and other external service providers
• Provide reports to management including MIS (P&L and Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements)
• Quarterly VAT filings
• Manage annual corporate tax filings and liaise with tax authorities as required.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT laws in invoicing.
• Prepare and maintain documents for corporate tax purposes.
• Ensure that transfer pricing documentation is maintained as required and track related party transactions.
• Prepare monthly, annual, and cost center-wise budgets, and review variances periodically.
• Liaise with banking partners for various operational requests.
• Review books of accounts on a monthly basis and ensure proper monthly, yearly closing of books of accounts.
• Ensure accounts are prepared in accordance with IFRS.
• Review third-party contracts for compliance with internal policies from a finance/accounts perspective.
• Draft SOPs for identified risks or internal control weaknesses and ensure its compliance.
• Facilitate periodic checks of inventory and petty cash.
• Monitor receivables and follow up with debtors.
• Cash flow or fund flow management
• Liaise with external auditors for statutory audits and oversee schedules for prepayments, fixed assets, employee benefits provisions and other source documents
• Prepare and submit intercompany reimbursement claims, ensuring all supporting documents are properly arranged.

Administration

• Maintain updated list of all contacts of third-party vendors, suppliers, institutional customers
• Organize all documentation physically and electronically in an efficient manner
• Self-starter and self-motivated; thrives working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
• Positive energy; respectful of diversity; patient and empathetic; friendly; courteous
• Adaptable to perform a variety of duties.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or any related field
• Prior relevant work experience, preferably in UAE
• Expertise and experience with Tally Accounting Software
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft 365, especially MS Excel
• UAE VAT Knowledge
• UAE Corporate Tax knowledge
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adopt at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks

Compensation: AED 10,000 - AED 12,000

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Entertainment Providers, Education, and Events Services

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• Open the store on time and ensure all activities follow Jumeirah's Quality Management System and operating standards.
• Maintain stock levels as per approved min/max, set par stocks, and raise purchase requests for below-minimum items.
• Receive and verify items, store them by category, and issue them based on approved requisitions using the FIFO method.
• Use the system to post requisitions daily, track unavailable items, and coordinate with Supply Chain & Logistics for timely deliveries.
• Conduct daily inventory checks, monitor storage temperatures three times daily, and ensure compliance with expiry date guidelines.
• Keep the store clean and safe, report urgent needs or slow-moving items to the Store Manager, and follow up on returned items and credit notes.

• A University degree (Bachelors degree "Graduation") or Equivalent in Finance.
• At least 2-3 years in a similar role
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment; confident in successfully handling complaints of various severity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Excel

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
• Company-provided shared accommodation
• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave and flight from your home country
• Performance-based incentives tailored to your role
• Competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)

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The Finance Executive is responsible for supporting the daily financial operations of the hotel, including accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliation, revenue auditing, and reporting. This role ensures accurate financial record-keeping and compliance with internal controls and statutory regulations.

• Assist in the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.

• Handle accounts receivable and accounts payable processes accurately and in a timely manner.

• Reconcile bank statements, supplier statements, and credit card transactions.

• Monitor revenue postings and conduct night audit checks as required.

• Support month-end closing activities including journal entries and accruals.

• Maintain financial records and ensure proper documentation of all transactions.

• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and support.

• Coordinate with other departments for timely submission of invoices and supporting documents.

• Ensure compliance with hotel financial policies and relevant local accounting regulations.

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

• Monitor petty cash disbursements and maintain proper records.

• Provide financial data and analysis to support operational decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a finance role, preferably within the hospitality industry.

• Familiarity with hotel PMS and accounting systems (e.g., Opera, Sun, SAP, Oracle).

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software.

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent organizational skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• High level of integrity and confidentiality.