Assistant Finance Manager

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Dubai
Professional Services
The Role

Job Description

Assistant Finance Manager – ME FinOps

AtkinsRéalis offers exciting opportunities for growth and development in the thriving markets of the Middle East. With offices in major cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Al Ula and Doha, we are well-positioned to provide our employees with a diverse range of projects and experiences.

We are looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to join the Middle East Finance Operations Team to lead and manage various financial accounting and reporting matters including, but not limited to, month end processes, internal and external reporting, IFRS compliance etc for the Middle East & Africa region.

This role will report to the Regional Financial Controller.

Middle East Finance Operations team is responsible for managing the technical accounting, transactional processing and statutory and tax compliance for all AtkinsRéalis’ companies operating in the Middle East & Africa region, ensuring all internal and external reporting deadlines are met. The team also ensures compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures and maintains and evaluates internal control which govern the core financial processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead coordinator for Internal and Group audits, with assistance from team members.
  • Lead manager for the preparation, external audit and filing of statutory financial statements of all entities in the MEA region, including coordination with the tax team.
  • Manage the team to ensure timely submission of other Statutory and Regulatory returns as they relate to finance including, but not limited to, Government Surveys, Bank Surveys etc.
  • Support the Financial Controller and Finance Director on ad-hoc initiatives and analysis.
  • Develop strong working relationships with team members and other key stakeholders.
  • Manage subordinates ensuring their career development and coaching.

Technical Competencies

Essential

  • Fully Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CPA or other recognised Accounting qualification.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in the Middle East, with some experience of working in a compliance role for a construction/engineering consultancy organisation.
  • Big 4 experience as a senior associate or above (PwC/EY/KPMG/Deloitte).
  • Sound knowledge of IFRSs and disclosure requirements.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office tools.
  • High standard of (numerical) presentation skills.
  • Excellent communication in English (both written and oral).
  • Experience of interacting with multiple businesses and finance functions.
  • Experience of working within a multi-cultural environment.
  • Proven ability to develop strong working relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of JD Edwards, Hyperion Finance Management (HFM), Smart View and other IT systems and databases.
  • Knowledge of Data Modelling, PowerPivot and PowerBI tools is an advantage.

Behavioural Competencies

Essential

  • Initiative - Able to work independently with minimum supervision, make suggestions on best practice and improving current processes and procedures.
  • Problem Solving - Can think of creative solutions to problems.
  • Analytical - Able to analyse large volumes of date and clearly communicate findings.
  • Strong interpersonal skills - Able to develop productive internal working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
  • Teamwork - Willingly cooperate with others towards the same goals and objectives.
  • Communication skills - Clear, concise and relevant in both the verbal and written form.
  • Time Management - Able to prioritise, plan ahead and achieve objectives within strict deadlines.
  • Influencing - Confident liaising with and influencing at all levels within the organisation.
  • Cultural Awareness - Able to work within a diverse team and to engage all colleagues.
  • Capable of intelligent debate - challenge colleagues in a constructive manner, communicate complexity clearly, avoid being abrasive or judgemental.

Salary & Benefits

  • A competitive salary.
  • Accommodation allowance.
  • Transportation allowance.
  • 22 calendar days annual leave (based on 5 day working week);
  • Medical and life insurance cover.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
  • Employee Well-Being Programme – 24-hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.

Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  

The Company
HQ: Montreal, QC
43,531 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

We are a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.
Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

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