Finance Manager

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GCC Group | Finance Manager Dubai, UAE | Full time, on-site Entity: GCC Solutions, part of GCC Group Location: Dubai, UAE (Barsha Heights office); on-site, full time Reports to: Managing Director Contract: Full-time, UAE mainland employment visa, 6-month probation Compensation: AED 8,000 to 10,000 per month, depending on experience, plus medical insurance and statutory benefits Start: Immediate joiners preferred; Tagalog Speaker preferred ABOUT GCC GROUP GCC Group is a Dubai-headquartered corporate services, legal structuring and capital markets group operating as GCC Solutions, GCC Law, Gulf Equity Partners and Gulf Trust, with offices in Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Kuwait. We are a small, senior team serving founders, family offices, fund managers and international companies entering the Gulf. THE ROLE We are looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of financial operations across the group. This is a long-term role for someone who wants to grow with the company, not just pass through it. In a team this size you will own the finance function rather than a slice of it: the cashflow, the payroll, the reporting and the relationships with our banks and auditors. It suits someone who flags a problem three weeks out rather than reporting it after the fact. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage day-to-day cashflow - forecasting, monitoring, and ensuring liquidity Own end-to-end payroll processing across the group, ensuring accuracy and timeliness every cycle Prepare and manage budgets, financial reports and reconciliations Proactively flag financial risks or gaps before they become problems, rather than reacting to requests Coordinate with leadership on financial planning and reporting deadlines Liaise with banks, auditors and vendors Maintain compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal policies Support the finance side of our UAE and Saudi entities as the group grows WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Essential Minimum five years in a finance role, including at least two in a managerial capacity Strong hands-on cashflow management experience - a core requirement, not a nice-to-have Proven payroll management experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field Able to work effectively under pressure and consistently meet deadlines Strong written and spoken English Currently in the UAE with a transferable visa or eligible for a new employment visa Preferred Experience in professional services, corporate services or a multi-entity group Familiarity with UAE VAT and corporate tax filing requirements Experience with Zoho Books or a comparable accounting platform Exposure to Saudi Arabian financial or payroll requirements Arabic language skills A professional qualification - ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent - in progress or completed HOW WE WILL ASSESS CANDIDATES Shortlisted candidates will complete a short written assessment covering practical cashflow and payroll scenarios. We are interested in how you reason through a problem, not in textbook answers. WHAT WE OFFER Ownership of the finance function in a growing multi-jurisdiction group, reporting directly to the Managing Director Exposure to corporate services, legal structuring and capital markets work across the UAE and Saudi Arabia Employment visa, medical insurance, annual leave and end-of-service benefits per UAE labour law