Senior Manager – Group Accounting & Controllership

About this opportunity

Role purpose Own the integrity of TFG's books across all entities – a timely monthly close, reliable MIS, and full tax and audit compliance – while leading key finance projects. Key responsibilities · Oversee month-end close across all entities and modules; review trial balances and MIS with each regional accountant and present results to the Group Finance Head · Ensure accuracy of the general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, provisions, inventory, fixed assets and intercompany balances · Oversee VAT, corporate tax, income tax, GST and statutory audits in all countries, working with Tax & Compliance and external consultants; manage the GCC tax consultant · Lead the UAE e-invoicing implementation · Clean up legacy books and lead the split of UAE operations into four entities in SAP Business One · Build SOPs, processes and internal controls across finance · Review that sales and purchase invoices, credit notes and taxes are booked correctly · Lead and develop the regional accounts teams across locations · Other finance projects as assigned by the Group Finance Head ​ Key performance indicators Targets are starting points; adjust to the business baseline. KPI Target Month-end close – all entities (TB and MIS in group format) By the 5th working day Monthly group MIS reviewed and presented to Group Finance Head By the 7th working day VAT, Corporate Tax, Income Tax and GST returns – all countries 100% filed on time, no penalties Statutory audits Closed well before deadline, no significant findings AR and AP reconciliations (customer accounts, supplier statements) 100% monthly; no unreconciled items older than 60 days Bank and balance sheet reconciliations 100% completed and reviewed every month Intercompany balances Agreed across entities every month UAE e-invoicing Live by the regulatory go-live date SOPs and approval matrix for key finance processes Documented and in use ​ Requirements Requirements Chartered Accountant with 8–10 years' post-qualification experience Hands-on month-end close, statutory audit and multi-entity reporting under IFRS Strong UAE VAT and Corporate Tax knowledge; GST exposure an advantage Experience in a multi-country trading or distribution business preferred ERP experience, ideally SAP Business One; ERP or e-invoicing implementation a plus Proven team leadership across locations; strong communication with senior stakeholders Working conditions Based in Dubai, working with finance teams across time zones, with extended hours around month-end, audits and tax deadlines.